The average salary for an art therapist in the United States is around $48,220 per year.
Avg Salary
Art therapists earn an average yearly salary of $48,220.
Wages typically start from $30,880 and go up to $75,297.
22% below national average Updated in 2019
Art therapist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Art therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,530 |
| Arkansas | $47,690 |
| Arizona | $47,740 |
| California | $79,890 |
| Colorado | $47,200 |
| Connecticut | $57,890 |
| District of Columbia | $64,120 |
| Delaware | $42,650 |
| Florida | $46,720 |
| Georgia | $42,200 |
| Hawaii | $55,000 |
| Iowa | $51,230 |
| Idaho | $35,390 |
| Illinois | $45,607 |
| Indiana | $38,580 |
| Kansas | $34,960 |
| Kentucky | $43,560 |
| Louisiana | $38,980 |
| Massachusetts | $50,880 |
| Maryland | $46,800 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Michigan | $49,230 |
| Minnesota | $54,460 |
| Missouri | $43,060 |
| Mississippi | $34,080 |
| Montana | $41,900 |
| North Carolina | $44,960 |
| North Dakota | $42,090 |
| Nebraska | $39,040 |
| New Hampshire | $45,450 |
| New Jersey | $58,100 |
| New Mexico | $35,800 |
| Nevada | $59,120 |
| New York | $53,970 |
| Ohio | $44,680 |
| Oklahoma | $35,650 |
| Oregon | $54,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,434 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,040 |
| Rhode Island | $47,870 |
| South Carolina | $41,590 |
| South Dakota | $46,330 |
| Tennessee | $40,260 |
| Texas | $43,260 |
| Utah | $47,030 |
| Virginia | $45,180 |
| Vermont | $38,500 |
| Washington | $57,460 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| West Virginia | $51,830 |
| Wyoming | $47,650 |
How do art therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Art therapists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than recreational therapists but more than music therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recreational therapist salary | $50K |
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Music therapist salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)