Music Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Music Therapists in South Carolina earn a median of $90,980 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Therapists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,900; the top 10% earn over $186,580. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in South Carolina
How much do music therapists make in South Carolina?
The median is $90,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,900 and the top 10% earn over $186,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 41 (+17% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.