Chemist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 770+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$79,670
$38.303/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-13.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $140K
770 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,420 |
| 25th percentile | $64,860 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,670 |
| 75th percentile | $105,820 |
| 90th percentile | $139,570 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,270 |
| 2023 | $76,280 |
| 2024 | $77,900 |
| 2025 | $79,670 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,270 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $76,280 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $77,900 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $79,670 | $92,010 |