Music Therapist Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How much does a Music Therapist make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Therapist in Philadelphia, PA is $67,862. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,365 to a high of $82,313, with most professionals earning between $60,797 and $75,426.

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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 Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60797

75426

67862

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60874

75514

67919

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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $60,797 to $75,426 with the average base salary of $67,862. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,874 to $75,514 with the average total cash compensation of $67,919.

View Average Salary for Music Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,862	$60,797 - $75,426
Bonus	$57	$77 - $88
Total Pay	$67,919	$60,874 - $75,514

* 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 Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,797 - $75,426	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,617 - $73,961	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,822 - $77,938	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,014 - $78,176	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,733 - $74,106	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,733 - $74,106	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...

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