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Average salary by job family in Myrtle Beach
| Management | $109,850 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,980 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,740 |
| Legal | $89,950 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $80,580 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,360 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,240 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,220 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,840 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $51,860 |
| Protective Service | $50,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $50,700 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,720 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,090 |
| Production | $42,050 |
| Sales and Related | $41,760 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $38,980 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,330 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,060 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,430 |
Highest-paying jobs in Myrtle Beach
- Physicians, All Other$295,560
- Nurse Anesthetists$282,860
- Family Medicine Physicians$210,140
- Chief Executives$194,380
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,010
- Personal Financial Advisors$158,830
- Marketing Managers$158,250
- Financial Managers$156,150
- Database Architects$155,880
- Dentists, General$155,600
Most common jobs in Myrtle Beach and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,780 | $32,950 | $29,320 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6,390 | $24,780 | $17,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,200 | $27,320 | $27,600 |
| Cashiers | 4,710 | $28,240 | $27,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,420 | $34,890 | $35,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,150 | $82,860 | $80,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,000 | $35,740 | $35,390 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,950 | $39,480 | $36,510 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,510 | $36,980 | $36,190 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,290 | $35,940 | $35,530 |
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Cost of living in Myrtle Beach
Prices in the Myrtle Beach area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $49,710 therefore buys what $53,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $340,239, 5.3 times the median household income of $64,623.
$340,239typical home value
$64,623median household income
93.6BEA price parity
368,937metro population
Take-home pay in Myrtle Beach
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $29,380 | $25,501 | $2,125 |
| Median wage | $37,930 | $32,200 | $2,683 |
| Average wage | $49,710 | $41,142 | $3,429 |
| 75th percentile wage | $58,650 | $47,732 | $3,978 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Myrtle Beach
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$194K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Marketing Managers$158K
- Financial Managers$156K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Human Resources Managers$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$128K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Sales Managers$123K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$117K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$117K
- Industrial Production Managers$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Construction Managers$108K
- General and Operations Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$99K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical33 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$296K
- Nurse Anesthetists$283K
- Family Medicine Physicians$210K
- Dentists, General$156K
- Veterinarians$147K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Optometrists$129K
- Physician Assistants$122K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Chiropractors$96K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$85K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Dental Hygienists$79K
- Respiratory Therapists$74K
- Surgical Assistants$72K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Athletic Trainers$56K
- Surgical Technologists$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$48K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$40K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Database Architects$156K
- Data Scientists$104K
- Information Security Analysts$102K
- Computer Network Architects$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Computer Programmers$94K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$92K
- Computer Systems Analysts$91K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$79K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$52K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$159K
- Management Analysts$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$86K
- Project Management Specialists$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Loan Officers$79K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Logisticians$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$63K
- Fundraisers$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
- Tax Preparers$38K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$89K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library8 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Library Technicians$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$61K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Electricians$53K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53K
- Carpenters$52K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$51K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Sheet Metal Workers$48K
- Glaziers$48K
- Roofers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Pipelayers$43K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$34K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Firefighters$47K
- Security Guards$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Procurement Clerks$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Office Clerks, General$37K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$36K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$29K
Production17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Machinists$46K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$109K
- Real Estate Brokers$80K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- Advertising Sales Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Travel Agents$39K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
- Telemarketers$25K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Bus Drivers, School$30K
- Driver/Sales Workers$29K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Massage Therapists$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$38K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Skincare Specialists$43K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Concierges$35K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Bartenders$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
- Waiters and Waitresses$25K
Jobs paid by the hour in Myrtle Beach
For 2 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $32.44 | $28.50 | 40 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $31.23 | $25.86 | n/a |
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Salary in Myrtle Beach: questions
What is a good salary in Myrtle Beach?
Half of all workers in the Myrtle Beach metro earn less than $37,930 and the average is $49,710. Earning more than $58,650 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Myrtle Beach to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,334, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Myrtle Beach?
Physicians, All Other ($295,560), Nurse Anesthetists ($282,860), Family Medicine Physicians ($210,140).
What is the average salary in Conway?
Conway is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, where the average salary is $49,710 a year and the median $37,930. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Conway, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, where the average salary is $49,710 a year and the median $37,930. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for North Myrtle Beach, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (34820), all occupations and 303 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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