Chemists Salary in South Carolina
Chemists in South Carolina earn a median of $79,670 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,420; the top 10% earn over $139,570. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Chemical Technicians$75,020 median in South Carolina
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,200 median in South Carolina
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,080 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$58,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$101,930 median in South Carolina
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$80,540 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in South Carolina
How much do chemists make in South Carolina?
The median is $79,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,420 and the top 10% earn over $139,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.