Information for your career
Organizations + Employment
Professional Organizations
- American Art Therapy Association
- Art Therapy Credentials Board
- International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
- Kansas Art Therapy Association
- National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations
Student Organization
Employment Information
The art therapy profession continues to expand rapidly. Starting salaries depend on the type of practice and geographical area.
The federal O*NET Online source provides these statistics for professional art therapists:
- Median wage (2022): $60,800 annual
- Projected growth (2021-2031): Much faster than average (11%)
- Top industries (2021): Health Care and Social Assistance