Music Therapists

SOC 29-1129.02

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 18.6% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $68,786

Level IV threshold: $79,799

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$68,786

Level I$46,374

Level II$57,429

Level III$68,786

Level IV$79,799

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, LA	$52,312	$99,861	$147,389	$194,938
2	Fairbanks-College, AK, AK	$84,614	$100,963	$117,291	$133,640
3	Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, SC	$80,267	$97,989	$115,731	$133,453
4	Trenton-Princeton, NJ, NJ	$69,118	$91,250	$113,381	$135,512
5	Anchorage, AK, AK	$86,798	$99,674	$112,570	$125,445
6	Charleston-North Charleston, SC, SC	$65,915	$87,651	$109,366	$131,102
7	Florence, SC, SC	$65,915	$87,651	$109,366	$131,102
8	Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, SC	$65,915	$87,651	$109,366	$131,102
9	Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, SC	$65,915	$87,651	$109,366	$131,102
10	Sumter, SC, SC	$65,915	$87,651	$109,366	$131,102

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Music Therapists

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