salary$145,950 a year$70 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$112,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,920per year
Jobs in the area920people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Charleston?
Cheap. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 17.4% 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 Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $145,950 a year ($70 an hour). Most earn between $112,460 and $167,920.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 17.4% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.