How much does an Art Therapist make in Massachusetts?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual pay of Art Therapist in Massachusetts is $68,596. While Salary.com is seeing that Art Therapist salary in Massachusetts can go up to $83,096 or down to $54,673, but most earn between $61,309 and $76,186. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Art Therapist Salaries by Percentile
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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,186 $6,349 $1,465 $37
Average $68,596 $5,716 $1,319 $33
25th Percentile $61,309 $5,109 $1,179 $29
25% $61,309 10% $54,673 90% $83,096 75% $76,186 $68,596 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for Art Therapist in Massachusetts

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Art Therapist profession are Hyde Park, Allston, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Auburndale, Babson Park, Belmont, Boston, Brighton, and Brookline.

Cities Salary
Hyde Park $70,677
Allston $70,677
Arlington $70,677
Arlington Heights $70,677
Auburndale $70,677
Babson Park $70,677
Belmont $70,677
Boston $70,677
Brighton $70,677
Brookline $70,677

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What does Art Therapist do?

Art Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being an Art Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Art Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Art Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)... View full job description

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