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Assess a student's readiness to join a band or ensemble * Assist at school events * May repair ... research and academic communities. Southern Music Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assess a student's readiness to join a band or ensemble * Assist at school events * May repair ... research and academic communities. Southern Music Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assess a student's readiness to join a band or ensemble * Assist at school events * May repair ... research and academic communities. Southern Music Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for music research assistant in the United States is $20.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a music research assistant do?

A Music Research Assistant supports musicologists, scholars, or industry professionals by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information on music-related topics. This can involve researching historical music records, cataloging data, transcribing music, or assisting with academic or commercial projects. They may work in universities, libraries, archives, or media companies. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for music research are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a music research assistant?

To thrive as a Music Research Assistant, you need a solid understanding of music theory, analytical research skills, and often a relevant degree in musicology or a related field. Familiarity with music databases, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and citation management software is typically required, while additional certifications in music information science can be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication help candidates excel in collaborative research environments. These skills ensure accurate data gathering, meaningful analysis, and seamless support for music research projects.

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Infographic showing various Music Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,422 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Music Therapist

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago


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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides therapeutic and evidence-based interventions in order to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients by a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). This position is responsible for developing treatment plans, implementing and evaluating music therapy interventions, and ensuring safe and appropriate therapeutic services are provided.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
  • Use music therapy interventions to treat patients according to individualized treatment plan.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment to meet the needs of each patient and therapeutic milieu served.
  • Performs assessments to determine deficits, strengths, functioning needs, and precautions addressable through music therapy.
  • Determine role of music therapy in treatment, establish treatment goals, and formulate interventions strategies based on assessed needs.
  • Systematic evaluation of therapy results, documentation, and patient discharge planning.
  • Participate as active member of the treatment team.
  • Participate within department/unit for service delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate and assist in procurement of needed resources.
  • May assist in orientation, supervision, and professional development of new staff, students, and music therapy interns.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
  • Ability to articulate the purpose, goals, function, and value of music therapy to patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
  • Care is appropriate to the population served.
  • Ability to implement the proper treatment interventions for individual patients based on assessed needs and limitations. The incumbent communicates with patients and families regarding the program structure and treatment plan and monitors the patient's progress making modifications to services as needed. The incumbent is required to abide by established hospital policies and procedures.
  • In performing daily work responsibilities with patients, the incumbent must constantly monitor safety and be able to foresee problems before they become a crisis. It may be required to address and resolve crisis situations involving patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit(s). The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelors degree in music therapy or a Music Therapy equivalency.
  • Board certification (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
  • Master's degree in music therapy.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Utah State Certified Music Therapist (SCMT) acquired through DOPL.
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Card through the American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
  • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

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The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. The U is advancing a new national model for higher education that delivers societal impact through education, research, health care, and community service, while making social, economic, and cultural contributions that improve lives across Utah and around the world.

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Salt Lake City, UT, US

Year founded

1850