Music Therapist Salary in New York, NY

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How much does a Music Therapist make in New York, NY? The average Music Therapist salary in New York, NY is $74,080 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,367 and $82,328. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Music Therapist

Community Music Center of Boston Inc - Boston , MA

The Music Therapist will lead weekly group music therapy sessions for populations such as adults with developmental disabilities and work cross-departmentally providing adaptive music lessons and/or ...

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Hospice Music Therapist PRN

Bloom Healthcare - Colorado Springs , CO

Music Therapist Territory: Colorado Springs About Bloom: Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery for ...

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Certified Music Therapist

Northern California Behavioral Health System - Santa Rosa , CA

The primary role of the Certified Music Therapist is to plan and implement therapeutic activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor ...

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Music Therapist

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care - Saint Louis , MO

The Music Therapist/Instructor at McKnight Place Assisted Living is responsible for drawing upon the unique healing aspects of the musical arts within a therapeutic relationship, to address the ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Adjunctive Therapist/Activity Therapist/Music Therapist

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe , AZ

The Music Therapist/Adjunctive Therapist will be responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing comprehensive recreational therapy at ABHS. The Music Therapist/Adjunctive Therapist will ...

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Music Therapist - Early Intervention

Thom Child And Family Services - Springfield , MA

As an Early Intervention Music Therapist , you will be responsible for providing home and community based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental ...

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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 New York, NY

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66367

82328

74080

Average Total Cash Compensation

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66448

82427

74143

What is the average salary for Music Therapist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Therapist in New York, NY. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $66,367 to $82,328 with the average base salary of $74,080. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,448 to $82,427 with the average total cash compensation of $74,143.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,080	$66,367 - $82,328
Bonus	$64	$81 - $99
Total Pay	$74,143	$66,448 - $82,427

* 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 New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,822	COMPARE TO New York, NY

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