salary$131,630 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,080per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Augusta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 13.3% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $131,630 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $101,220 and $162,080.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 13.3% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.