How much does a Drama Therapist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drama Therapist in the United States is $70,096. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,649 to $77,850, with most professionals earning between $55,868 and $84,909.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drama Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $55,868 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $62,649 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $70,096 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $77,850 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $84,909 US March 01, 2025
25% $62,649 10% $55,868 90% $84,909 75% $77,850 $70,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Drama Therapist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drama Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Drama Therapist ranges from $62,649 to $77,850 with the average base salary of $70,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,729 to $77,941 with the average total cash compensation of $70,154.

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