salary$133,850 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,540per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Columbia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 12.5% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Columbia, SC area is $133,850 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $81,390 and $169,540.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 12.5% 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 Columbia, SC metro area.