Pharmacists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $140,390 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $67.50
10th percentile $102,310
90th percentile $177,860
Employed locally 1,070
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,310
    25th
    $128,960
    50th (median)
    $140,390
    75th
    $159,430
    90th
    $177,860

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 171% Median Pharmacists salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Spartanburg, SC $149,880
    Florence, SC $149,780
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $140,600
    Wisconsin $140,410

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Charleston, SC is $67.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.73 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Charleston, SC is 2.1% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,310 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,960.