Music Therapist Salary in Dayton, Ohio

How much does a Music Therapist make in Dayton, OH?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Therapist in Dayton, OH is $62,977. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,450 to a high of $76,386, with most professionals earning between $56,420 and $69,996.

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What does a Music Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Music Therapist

Develops relationships with community partnerships and coordinates ongoing relationships with community organizations for special events.

December 19, 2022

Completes annual performance and competency evaluation process with management and participates in goal setting, performance improvement and educational training as needed.

March 27, 2023

Plans and carries out a general program of musical therapy ranging from passive listening programs to participatory programs involving singing, moving, playing, or dancing, drama, and even creating music.

April 14, 2023

Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

September 19, 2022

Assist patient with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.

January 04, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

January 07, 2023

Complete Admission assessments in area of recreation and communication and other assessments for assigned residents.

February 23, 2023

Works with the recreation and other clinical staff to assess clients needs and interests as part of overall program planning.

April 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Music Therapist in Dayton, OH

Average Base Salary

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56420

69996

62977

Average Total Cash Compensation

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56491

70077

63031

What is the average salary for Music Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Therapist in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $56,420 to $69,996 with the average base salary of $62,977. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,491 to $70,077 with the average total cash compensation of $63,031.

View Average Salary for Music Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,977	$56,420 - $69,996
Bonus	$54	$71 - $82
Total Pay	$63,031	$56,491 - $70,077

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Music Therapist Salary Near Dayton, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,187 - $69,707	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,298 - $67,363	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,414 - $69,989	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,647 - $70,278	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,647 - $70,278	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,764 - $70,423	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH

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About Dayton, Ohio

Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2017 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 140,371, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 803,416 residents. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 63rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, just north of Greater Cincinnati. Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making t...

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