Music Therapist Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a Music Therapist make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Therapist in Nashville, TN is $61,636. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,377 to a high of $74,760, with most professionals earning between $55,219 and $68,506.

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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 Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

55219

68506

61636

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55289

68586

61688

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 Nashville, TN. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $55,219 to $68,506 with the average base salary of $61,636. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,289 to $68,586 with the average total cash compensation of $61,688.

View Average Salary for Music Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,636	$55,219 - $68,506
Bonus	$52	$70 - $80
Total Pay	$61,688	$55,289 - $68,586

* 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 Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,138 - $68,405	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,027 - $68,268	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,812 - $68,000	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,532 - $65,172	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,939 - $65,677	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,351 - $64,948	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN

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About Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...

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