Compare Actors & Music Therapists New York

Comparison Actors Music Therapists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

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Music Therapists $59,500

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Very High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Very High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Very Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Very Low
Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Active Learning Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Actors
Actors
Low
Active Learning Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Medium

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Actors
Actors

Some college, no degree

Typical level Of training for Music Therapists
Music Therapists

Licensing

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Licensing for Actors
Actors

No license found in New York

Licensing for Music Therapists
Music Therapists

No license found in New York


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Actors
Actors

0 related certifications

Certification for Music Therapists
Music Therapists

1 related certifications

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