Music Therapists Salary in Massachusetts
Music Therapists in Massachusetts earn a median of $69,050 a year, −11% 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
- $69,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,000; the top 10% earn over $97,890. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Massachusetts
How much do music therapists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $69,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,000 and the top 10% earn over $97,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 41 (−11% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.