Music Therapist Salary in Newport News, Virginia

How much does a Music Therapist make in Newport News, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Therapist in Newport News, VA is $61,039. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,898 to a high of $74,036, with most professionals earning between $54,684 and $67,842.

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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 Newport News, VA

Average Base Salary

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54684

67842

61039

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

54753

67921

61090

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 Newport News, VA. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $54,684 to $67,842 with the average base salary of $61,039. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,753 to $67,921 with the average total cash compensation of $61,090.

View Average Salary for Music Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,039	$54,684 - $67,842
Bonus	$51	$69 - $79
Total Pay	$61,090	$54,753 - $67,921

* 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 Newport News, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,684 - $67,842	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,562 - $67,690	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,562 - $67,690	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,475 - $67,582	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,492 - $67,604	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,434 - $68,773	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA

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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...

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