How much does an Industry Pharmacist make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Industry Pharmacist in Columbia, SC is $114,131. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,647 to $120,635, with most professionals earning between $101,744 and $126,556.

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Industry Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $101,744 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $107,647 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $114,131 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $120,635 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $126,556 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $107,647 10% $101,744 90% $126,556 75% $120,635 $114,131 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Industry Pharmacist ?

Pharmacists, also known as chemists (Commonwealth English) or druggists (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters. This is mated to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Pharmacists interpret and communicate this specialized knowledge to patient...

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  1. This Job:

    Industry Pharmacist


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Pharmacy Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Industry Pharmacist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Industry Pharmacist ranges from $107,647 to $120,635 with the average base salary of $114,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,647 to $120,635 with the average total cash compensation of $114,131.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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