Music Therapist Salary in Charleston, South Carolina

How much does a Music Therapist make in Charleston, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Therapist in Charleston, SC is $61,762. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,476 to a high of $74,900, with most professionals earning between $55,331 and $68,639.

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Common responsibilities of a Music Therapist

Develops relationships with community partnerships and coordinates ongoing relationships with community organizations for special events.

December 19, 2022

Completes annual performance and competency evaluation process with management and participates in goal setting, performance improvement and educational training as needed.

March 27, 2023

Plans and carries out a general program of musical therapy ranging from passive listening programs to participatory programs involving singing, moving, playing, or dancing, drama, and even creating music.

April 14, 2023

Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

September 19, 2022

Assist patient with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.

January 04, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

January 07, 2023

Complete Admission assessments in area of recreation and communication and other assessments for assigned residents.

February 23, 2023

Works with the recreation and other clinical staff to assess clients needs and interests as part of overall program planning.

April 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Music Therapist in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

55331

68639

61762

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55399

68722

61815

What is the average salary for Music Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Therapist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Music Therapist ranges from $55,331 to $68,639 with the average base salary of $61,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,399 to $68,722 with the average total cash compensation of $61,815.

View Average Salary for Music Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,762	$55,331 - $68,639
Bonus	$52	$68 - $83
Total Pay	$61,815	$55,399 - $68,722

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Music Therapist Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,310 - $68,613	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,310 - $68,613	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,229 - $68,512	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,066 - $68,310	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,376 - $67,453	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,081 - $64,607	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC

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About Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...

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