Pharmacist salary in South Carolina
What pharmacists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$135,700$65.24 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$126,790 – $158,210Top 10%: $170,270+
Jobs5,3201.12× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $150,580 | $72.40 | 2,530 |
| Columbia, SC | $133,850 | $64.35 | 1,050 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $145,950 | $70.17 | 920 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $135,580 | $65.18 | 900 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $131,630 | $63.28 | 620 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $153,610 | $73.85 | 480 |
| Florence, SC | $155,020 | $74.53 | 320 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $135,410 | $65.10 | 320 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $133,690 | $64.28 | 200 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $137,360 | $66.04 | 180 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $131,100 | $63.03 | 170 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $134,180 | $64.51 | 110 |
| Sumter, SC | $129,820 | $62.41 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $136,530 Vermont · $136,270 Arkansas · $136,060 Florida · $135,970 Oklahoma · $135,140 Alabama · $134,630
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370 Physical Therapists · $101,330
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in South Carolina?
Pharmacists in South Carolina earned a median of $135,700 a year ($65.24 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $126,790 to $158,210.
Where in South Carolina do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Florence, SC at $155,020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.