Art Therapists
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
About the profession
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Art Therapist → Practitioner Art Therapist → Senior Art Therapist → Department Lead Art Therapist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
125K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $40,790 - $61,725/year With equity/bonuses: $44,869 - $74,070 Top markets (SF/NYC): $46,909 - $74,070 Execute core tasks using Social…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $28,553 - $55,553 Year 2-3: Junior level $61,725 - $78,527 Year 4-6: Mid level $78,527 - $85,140 Year 7-10: Senior level $85,140 - $108,775 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Art Therapist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening You communicate clearly with…
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