Pharmacy Aide salary in South Carolina
What pharmacy aides earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,140$17.38 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$34,770 – $38,000Top 10%: $48,640+
Jobs3600.62× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide 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 | $35,540 | $17.09 | 300 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $34,640 | $16.66 | 100 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,570 | $17.10 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,290 | $17.45 | 90 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $35,550 | $17.09 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
New Mexico · $36,390 Virginia · $36,390 Connecticut · $36,350 Alabama · $36,260 Michigan · $36,130 South Dakota · $36,130
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 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in South Carolina?
Pharmacy Aides in South Carolina earned a median of $36,140 a year ($17.38 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $34,770 to $38,000.
Where in South Carolina do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $36,290.
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.