Details Report for:
29-1129.02 - Music Therapists
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Sample of reported job titles: Board Certified Music Therapist; Music Therapist; Music Therapist, Primary Service Coordinator; Music Therapist, Public School System
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Electronic health record EHR software
- Music or sound editing software — Avid Technology Pro Tools; Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software; Virtual instrument software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Bells — Handbells
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Cymbals — Orchestral cymbals
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
- Drums — Bass drums; Snare drums
- Electrocardiography EKG units — Heart rate monitors
- Electronic blood pressure units — Automatic blood pressure cuffs
- Fixed computer gaming console — Video game consoles
- Guitars — Acoustic guitars
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Microphones — Handheld microphones
- MP3 players or recorders — MP3 players
- Musical flutes
- Musical organs — Electronic organs
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Pianos — Electronic keyboards
- Rhythm band sets — Rhythm instruments
- Tablet computers
- Timpanies — Timpani
- Video games — Music video games
- Violins
- Violoncellos — Cellos
- Xylophones — Metallophones
- Zither — Autoharps
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Treat patients using psychological therapies.
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Establish treatment goals.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Treat medical emergencies.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
- Develop health assessment methods or programs.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Therapists, All Other.
Employment data for Therapists, All Other.
Industry data for Therapists, All Other.
Median wages (2019) | $25.31 hourly, $52,650 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 32,600 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 2,400 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (31% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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