Music Therapists Salary in Missouri
Music Therapists in Missouri earn a median of $60,990 a year, −22% 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
- $60,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,230; the top 10% earn over $89,070. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Missouri
How much do music therapists make in Missouri?
The median is $60,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,230 and the top 10% earn over $89,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 41 (−22% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.