Salaripedia
English

How much does a chemist make in Spartanburg?

$122,400a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $58.82 an hour or $10,200 a month.

Hourly
$58.82
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
10 of 212
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,730Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $172,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$64,730$31.12
25th$79,300$38.13
Median$122,400$58.82
75th$151,800$73.00
90th$172,300$82.83

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemists.

Charleston, SC$90,070
Charlotte, NC$88,890
Greenville, SC$80,870
Columbia, SC$73,430
Augusta, GA$72,340
Chemist salary in South Carolina Chemist salary in all states

Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,130
Urban and Regional Planner$74,640
School Psychologist$67,280
Chemical Technician$55,140
Life$49,830
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Spartanburg?

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $58.82 ($122,400 a year).

Do chemists make more in Spartanburg than the national average?

Yes: $122,400 against $91,240 nationally, 34% more.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $79,670, so Spartanburg pays 54% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for chemist pay?

10 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemist make starting out in Spartanburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $64,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,300 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.