How much does a pharmacist make in Charleston?
$146,000a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $70.17 an hour or $12,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.17
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,500Median: $146,000Highest 10%: $167,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,500 | $54.07 | |
| 25th | $130,900 | $62.91 | |
| Median | $146,000 | $70.17 | |
| 75th | $161,600 | $77.70 | |
| 90th | $167,900 | $80.73 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Florence, SC | $155,000 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $153,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $150,600 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $137,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $135,600 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $135,400 |
| Columbia, SC | $133,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $131,600 |
| Sumter, SC | $129,800 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $308,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $303,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $228,700 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Physician | $163,900 |
| Optometrist | $154,700 |
| Physician Assistant | $128,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,800 |
| Veterinarian | $122,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $70.17 ($146,000 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $146,000 against $140,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $135,700, so Charleston pays 8% more.
Where does Charleston rank for pharmacist pay?
113 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,900 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.