SC · Summerville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Summerville, SC

Pay for pharmacists in the Summerville area centers on $67.50 per hour, or about $140,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.00 and the upper quarter over $76.65. That ranks 93rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 278th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Summerville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Summerville.

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Pharmacist pay in Summerville, SC

The metro median is 3% above the South Carolina statewide median of $65.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,070 pharmacists employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.19$102,32026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.00$128,9606% below U.S. median
Median$67.50$140,3902% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.65$159,43016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$85.51$177,86029% above U.S. median

How Summerville ranks

  • 93rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 278th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 South Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Summerville

  • Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $67.50 median hour buys what $66.86 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Summerville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,430
  • Per year: $121,500
  • Per month: $10,125

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Summerville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$246
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,366
13-week assignment$30,758

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Summerville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Summerville, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc
Summerville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Charleston, SC9 mi$67.50/hr126,005
Goose Creek, SC10 mi$67.50/hr50,352
Columbia, SC83 mi$64.77/hr144,788
Savannah, GA90 mi$63.75/hr148,808
Augusta, GA112 mi$62.94/hr201,737
Rock Hill, SC142 mi$67.28/hr75,798

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Summerville, SC?

Pharmacists in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $67.50 per hour, about $140,390 a year. The middle half earn between $62.00 and $76.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Summerville a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Charleston-North Charleston ranks 278th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Summerville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Summerville, led by Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Summerville as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Summerville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Summerville is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Summerville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
  • Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 13 postings$92.12/ hr$75–$114

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