How much does a Pianist make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in Charleston, SC is $43,121. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,996 to $67,230, with most professionals earning between $27,598 and $89,180.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $27,598 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $34,996 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $43,121 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $67,230 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $89,180 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
25% $34,996 10% $27,598 90% $89,180 75% $67,230 $43,121 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pianist ?

A pianist (/ˈpiːənɪst/ PEE-ə-nist, /piˈænɪst/ pee-AN-ist) is an individual musician who plays the piano. Since most forms of Western music can make use of the piano, pianists have a wide repertoire and a wide variety of styles to choose from, among them traditional classical music, jazz, blues, and all sorts of popular music, including rock and roll. Most pianists can, to an extent, easily play other keyboard-related instruments such as the synthesizer, harpsichord, celesta, and the organ....

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43121

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43121
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pianist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Pianist ranges from $34,996 to $67,230 with the average base salary of $43,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,996 to $67,230 with the average total cash compensation of $43,121.

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Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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