Chemists Salary in South Carolina

Chemists in South Carolina earn the most in Spartanburg (average $120,730 a year) and the least in Columbia ($79,220), across the 4 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $90,130 and the median at $79,670 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in South Carolina

Spartanburg$120,730
Charleston$96,740
Greenville$90,540
Columbia$79,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spartanburg	$120,730	$122,350	$79,300	$88,440	91
Charleston	$96,740	$90,070	$71,560	$72,812	101
Greenville	$90,540	$80,870	$66,100	$68,837	93
Columbia	$79,220	$73,430	$61,710	$61,624	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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