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Compare music therapist (mt-bc) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$67,453
across 42 states
Avg. Time to License
4.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$136
across 20 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $69,320#17 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $107,070#1 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $61,430#23 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $55,820#33 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $71,190#13 | 4.6 yr#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $72,440#12 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $44,670#40 | 4.6 yr#1 | $315#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $90,920#6 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $57,770#31 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $63,540#21 | 4.6 yr#1 | $150#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $71,040#15 | 4.6 yr#1 | $400#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $58,690#29 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $53,600#34 | 4.6 yr#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $52,690#35 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $99,060#5 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $61,400#24 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $44,540#41 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $47,520#38 | 4.6 yr#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $65,190#20 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $49,640#36 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $73,300#11 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $43,150#42 | 4.6 yr#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $60,800#25 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $82,070#8 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $102,680#2 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $200#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $60,210#26 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $90,280#7 | 4.6 yr#1 | $160#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $100,510#3 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $67,870#18 | 4.6 yr#1 | $215#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $65,310#19 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $49,510#37 | 4.6 yr#1 | $25#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $69,900#16 | 4.6 yr#1 | $50#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $80,210#9 | 4.6 yr#1 | $200#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,540#28 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $75,470#10 | 4.6 yr#1 | $60#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $99,870#4 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $45,800#39 | 4.6 yr#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $62,560#22 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $59,660#27 | 4.6 yr#1 | $68#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $58,070#30 | 4.6 yr#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $300#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $71,180#14 | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $57,540#32 | 4.6 yr#1 | $68#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 4.6 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.