How much does a pharmacist make in South Carolina?
$135,700a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in South Carolina. That is $65.24 an hour or $11,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.24
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,430Median: $135,700Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| 25th | $126,800 | $60.96 | |
| Median | $135,700 | $65.24 | |
| 75th | $158,200 | $76.06 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.86 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Florence, SC | $155,000 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $153,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $150,600 |
| Charleston, SC | $146,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 41. Vermont | $136,300 |
| 42. Arkansas | $136,100 |
| 43. Florida | $136,000 |
| 44. South Carolina | $135,700 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $135,100 |
| 46. Alabama | $134,600 |
| 47. West Virginia | $133,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $65.24 ($135,700 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $135,700 against $140,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for pharmacist pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays pharmacists the most?
Florence, SC, with a median of $155,000 a year.
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.