Music Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Music Therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $44,280 a year, −43% 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
- $44,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −43% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,320; the top 10% earn over $65,170. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Mississippi
How much do music therapists make in Mississippi?
The median is $44,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,320 and the top 10% earn over $65,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 41 (−43% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.