What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

How much does an Art Therapist make?

Updated Dec 13, 2021

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$64,991 / yrBase Pay

$3,447 / yrAdditional Pay

$48K$97K

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The estimated total pay for a Art Therapist is $68,437 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $64,991 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,447 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

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What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

What is the average starting salary for an art therapist

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Art Therapist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Heartsong Music Therapy Art Therapist salaries - 3 salaries reported $34/hr
Children's National Hospital Art Therapist salaries - 3 salaries reported $67,343/yr
Asian Human Services Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $62,183/yr
Recovery Centers of America Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $65,937/yr
Academics West Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $32/hr
NIH Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $75,676/yr
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $63,816/yr
no/one Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $75,605/yr
SBHS Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $66,509/yr
Ramapo For Children Art Therapist salaries - 2 salaries reported $66,603/yr
Housing Works Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $68,960/yr
Nazareth College Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $66,749/yr
Seven Counties Services Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $71,712/yr
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $70,325/yr
Sheppard Pratt Health System Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $65,696/yr
DePelchin Children's Center Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $58,865/yr
Legacy Treatment Services Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $31/hr
NC Department of Health and Human Services Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $65,415/yr
Catholic Health Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $33/hr
Catholic Guardian Services Art Therapist salaries - 1 salaries reported $61,075/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

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Art Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

4-6 years

Yesterday

Visual Arts Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

1-3 years

Yesterday

Dance Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

7-9 years

Yesterday

Elementary Art Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

1-3 years

Yesterday

Art Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

1-3 years

Yesterday

Art Preparator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

1-3 years

Yesterday

Elementary Art Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

4-6 years

Yesterday

Dance Instructor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

1-3 years

Yesterday

Visual Art Educator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

10-14 years

2 days ago

Art Therapist pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Art Therapist is $64,991 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Art Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 149 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Art Therapist employees.

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What is the highest salary for an art therapist?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $130,500 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Art Therapist salaries currently range between $47,000 (25th percentile) to $94,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $109,500 annually across the United States.

Where do art therapists get paid the most?

New Hampshire is the best state for jobs for art therapy specialists, and South Carolina is the worst. The most common pay in New Hampshire is $53,971, while the median pay in South Carolina is $38,551. ... 1. New Hampshire..

Is an art therapy degree worth it?

While it can be demanding, many therapists find it very rewarding to help others overcome their trauma or other mental health challenges. Art therapists can also help people learn more about themselves, improve their social skills and discover a passion for artistic expression.

How do I start a career in art therapy?

How to become an art therapist.
Pursue a bachelor's degree. You can start their art therapist journey by earning a bachelor's degree in art education, psychology or counseling. ... .
Obtain a master's degree. ... .
Work in a clinical internship. ... .
Build a portfolio. ... .
Earn credentials. ... .
Apply to open positions for art therapy..