Music Therapists Salary in Illinois
Music Therapists in Illinois earn a median of $116,200 a year, +49% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Therapists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +49% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,240; the top 10% earn over $193,760. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Illinois
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Music Therapists pay in Illinois
How much do music therapists make in Illinois?
The median is $116,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,240 and the top 10% earn over $193,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 41 (+49% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.