Chemist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 800+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$77,900
$37.452/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $133K
800 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,740 |
| 25th percentile | $62,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,900 |
| 75th percentile | $100,720 |
| 90th percentile | $133,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,270 |
| 2023 | $76,280 |
| 2024 | $77,900 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,270 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $76,280 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $77,900 | $86,969 |