Pharmacist salary in South Carolina
Pharmacists in South Carolina earn a median of $65.34 per hour, about $135,900 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $61.23 and $74.29 per hour. The highest median among South Carolina metro areas is in Spartanburg, SC, at $72.06 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.34median pay per hour
- $135,900median pay per year
- 5,920pharmacists employed in South Carolina
- #28of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in South Carolina: percentiles
| Level | South Carolina per hour | South Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.23 | $89,920 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $61.23 | $127,360 | $61.18 |
| Median | $65.34 | $135,900 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $74.29 | $154,520 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $79.58 | $165,530 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs South Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $72.06 | $149,880 | 550 | 10% above | $79.14 |
| Florence, SC | $72.01 | $149,780 | 370 | 10% above | $82.99 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $67.50 | $140,390 | 1,070 | 3% above | $66.86 |
| Columbia, SC | $64.77 | $134,730 | 1,030 | 1% below | $69.15 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $64.55 | $134,270 | 1,010 | 1% below | $69.22 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $64.42 | $134,000 | 240 | 1% below | $65.72 |
| Sumter, SC | $63.43 | $131,940 | 90 | 3% below | $72.06 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $63.15 | $131,350 | 360 | 3% below | $67.44 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacist pay in states next to South Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $63.65 | $132,400 | 3% below South Carolina |
| North Carolina | $65.38 | $136,000 | in line with South Carolina |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in South Carolina?
The median is $65.34 per hour, about $135,900 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $43.23 and the top 10% earn over $79.58 (BLS, May 2024).
Which South Carolina city pays pharmacists the most?
Among South Carolina metro areas, Spartanburg, SC has the highest median at $72.06 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does South Carolina rank for pharmacist pay?
South Carolina ranks 28th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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