How much does a pharmacy aide make in South Carolina?
$36,140a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in South Carolina. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,820Median: $36,140Highest 10%: $48,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,820 | $16.26 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $48,640 | $23.38 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $36,290 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,570 |
| Greenville, SC | $35,550 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,540 |
| Augusta, GA | $34,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 30. Virginia | $36,390 |
| 31. Connecticut | $36,350 |
| 32. Alabama | $36,260 |
| 33. South Carolina | $36,140 |
| 34. Michigan | $36,130 |
| 35. South Dakota | $36,130 |
| 36. Indiana | $35,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.38 ($36,140 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $36,140 against $37,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for pharmacy aide pay?
South Carolina ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays pharmacy aides the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $36,290 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.