The average salary for a music therapist in Illinois is around $44,060 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $44,060.
Wages typically start from $27,390 and go up to $70,630.
33% below national average Updated in 2018
Music therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$33.96 per hour
$70,630 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$26.46 per hour
$55,040 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$21.18 per hour
$44,060 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$15.89 per hour
$33,040 per year
10th percentile
Starting level music therapist earnings begin at:
$13.17 per hour
$27,390 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 Illinois. On average, they make less than massage therapists but more than DJs.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Piano tuner salary | $50K |
| Art therapist salary | $46K |
| Conductor salary | $42K |
| Composer salary | $39K |
| Music therapist salary | $44K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $42K |
| DJ salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)