Music Therapists Salary in Maryland
Music Therapists in Maryland earn a median of $49,400 a year, −37% 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
- $49,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −37% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,340; the top 10% earn over $147,300. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Art Therapists$49,400 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Marriage and Family Therapists$69,900 median in Maryland
- Recreational Therapists$64,300 median in Maryland
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$85,010 median in Maryland
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,580 median in Maryland
- Occupational Therapists$106,980 median in Maryland
Music Therapists pay in Maryland
How much do music therapists make in Maryland?
The median is $49,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,340 and the top 10% earn over $147,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 41 (−37% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.