As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drama Therapist in Springfield, MA is $76,150, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,464 weekly, or $6,346 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Drama Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Drama Therapist in Springfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $59,222 to $88,664. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,289) and 75th percentile ($82,700), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,664 per year. This $15,411 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Drama Therapist often earn 5.2% higher than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 260 statewide for Drama Therapist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

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 $59,222 Springfield, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $67,289 Springfield, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $76,150 Springfield, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $82,700 Springfield, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drama Therapist Salary $88,664 Springfield, MA July 01, 2026
25% $67,289 10% $59,222 90% $88,664 75% $82,700 $76,150 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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About Springfield, Massachusetts    Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United State....More

Springfield, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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