The average salary for a music therapist in Puerto Rico is around $23,040 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $23,040.
Wages typically start from $16,880 and go up to $68,880.
28% below national average Updated in 2018
Music therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$33.11 per hour
$68,880 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$14.42 per hour
$30,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$11.08 per hour
$23,040 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$9.22 per hour
$19,180 per year
10th percentile
Starting level music therapist earnings begin at:
$8.12 per hour
$16,880 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 24% less than similar careers in Puerto Rico. On average, they make less than midwives but more than massage therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Midwife salary | $77K |
| Talent director salary | $43K |
| Chiropractor salary | $38K |
| Music teacher salary | $36K |
| Audio engineer salary | $27K |
| Art therapist salary | $23K |
| Music therapist salary | $23K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $23K |
| Massage therapist salary | $20K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)