The average salary for a music therapist in Colorado is around $47,200 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $47,200.
Wages typically start from $28,660 and go up to $73,260.
31% below national average Updated in 2018
Music therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$35.22 per hour
$73,260 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$29.40 per hour
$61,160 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$22.69 per hour
$47,200 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$18.33 per hour
$38,130 per year
10th percentile
Starting level music therapist earnings begin at:
$13.78 per hour
$28,660 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Music therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $79,890 |
| District of Columbia | $64,120 |
| Nevada | $59,120 |
| New Jersey | $58,100 |
| Connecticut | $57,890 |
| Washington | $57,460 |
| Hawaii | $55,000 |
| Oregon | $54,680 |
| Minnesota | $54,460 |
| New York | $53,970 |
| Iowa | $52,470 |
| West Virginia | $51,830 |
| Massachusetts | $50,880 |
| Michigan | $49,230 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Rhode Island | $47,870 |
| Arizona | $47,740 |
| Arkansas | $47,690 |
| Wyoming | $47,650 |
| Colorado | $47,200 |
| Utah | $47,030 |
| Maryland | $46,800 |
| Florida | $46,720 |
| South Dakota | $46,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,900 |
| New Hampshire | $45,450 |
| Virginia | $45,180 |
| North Carolina | $44,960 |
| Ohio | $44,680 |
| Illinois | $44,060 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| Kentucky | $43,560 |
| Texas | $43,260 |
| Missouri | $43,060 |
| Delaware | $42,650 |
| Georgia | $42,200 |
| North Dakota | $42,090 |
| Montana | $41,900 |
| South Carolina | $41,590 |
| Alabama | $40,530 |
| Tennessee | $40,260 |
| Nebraska | $39,040 |
| Louisiana | $38,980 |
| Indiana | $38,580 |
| Vermont | $38,500 |
| New Mexico | $35,800 |
| Oklahoma | $35,650 |
| Idaho | $35,390 |
| Kansas | $34,960 |
| Mississippi | $34,080 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,040 |
How do music therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Music therapists earn about the same as related careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than midwives but more than DJs.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Midwife salary | $47K |
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Audio engineer salary | $52K |
| Conductor salary | $42K |
| Composer salary | $42K |
| Art therapist salary | $47K |
| Music therapist salary | $47K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $47K |
| Piano tuner salary | $31K |
| DJ salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)