Music Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Music Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $60,400 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
- $60,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,600; the top 10% earn over $87,120. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,210 median in North Carolina
Music Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do music therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $60,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,600 and the top 10% earn over $87,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 41 (−22% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.