Pharmacists pay in Columbia
In Columbia (SC), the median pay for pharmacists is $64.35 an hour ($133,850 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). It is about the same as the South Carolina median ($135,700).
Pay range for pharmacists in Columbia (SC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.13 | $81,390 |
| 25% of workers | $55.05 | $114,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.35 | $133,850 |
| 75% of workers | $73.37 | $152,600 |
| 90% of workers | $81.51 | $169,540 |
Pharmacists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | $155,020 | 320 |
| Spartanburg | $153,610 | 480 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $145,950 | 920 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $137,360 | 180 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $135,580 | 900 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $135,410 | 320 |
| Columbia (this page) | $133,850 | 1,050 |
| Sumter | $129,820 | 80 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Columbia (SC)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,920 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,170 |
| Physicians, All Other | $374,300 |
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