Music Therapists Salary in Ohio
Music Therapists in Ohio earn a median of $70,700 a year, −9% 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
- $70,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,660; the top 10% earn over $161,890. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Ohio
How much do music therapists make in Ohio?
The median is $70,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,660 and the top 10% earn over $161,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 41 (−9% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.