Music Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Music Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $75,060 a year, −4% 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
- $75,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,750; the top 10% earn over $136,540. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Music Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do music therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $75,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,750 and the top 10% earn over $136,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 41 (−4% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.