Music Therapists Salary in Texas
Music Therapists in Texas earn a median of $74,750 a year, −4% 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
- $74,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,710; the top 10% earn over $129,420. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Texas
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Music Therapists pay in Texas
How much do music therapists make in Texas?
The median is $74,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,710 and the top 10% earn over $129,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 41 (−4% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.