Music Therapists Salary in Rhode Island
Music Therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $86,400 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
- $86,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,690; the top 10% earn over $122,240. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Rhode Island
How much do music therapists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $86,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,690 and the top 10% earn over $122,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 41 (+11% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.