What is the average salary in Myrtle Beach, SC?
$48,260a year
Average yearly pay across 306 jobs with official data in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $23.20
- Jobs with data
- 306
- Workers counted
- 135,410
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $349,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $279,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Chief Executive | $194,400 |
| Database Architect | $153,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $152,100 |
| Optometrist | $150,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $143,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $140,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $29,320 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $17,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,600 |
| Cashier | $27,850 |
| Cook | $35,190 |
| Registered Nurse | $80,640 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,390 |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,510 |
| Office Clerk | $36,190 |
| Laborer and Freight | $35,530 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$122,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$152,100
- Chief Executive$194,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,200
- Construction Manager$97,580
- Education Administrator$104,400
- Education Administrator$101,600
- Education and Childcare Administrator$45,080
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$79,110
- Facilities Manager$94,310
- Financial Manager$137,500
- Food Service Manager$73,260
- General and Operations Manager$87,260
- Human Resources Manager$116,000
- Industrial Production Manager$110,100
- Lodging Manager$63,930
- Manager$126,600
- Marketing Manager$143,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$103,900
- Property$59,520
- Sales Manager$95,620
- Social and Community Service Manager$63,920
- Transportation$101,800
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$74,520
- Business Operations Specialist$62,320
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$69,500
- Claims Adjuster$80,930
- Compliance Officer$73,590
- Cost Estimator$68,890
- Financial and Investment Analyst$81,440
- Financial Specialist$77,540
- Fundraiser$61,450
- Human Resources Specialist$61,570
- Loan Officer$65,170
- Logistician$57,480
- Management Analyst$124,400
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$57,840
- Meeting$49,470
- Personal Financial Advisor$99,860
- Project Management Specialist$77,410
- Tax Preparer$30,930
- Training and Development Specialist$60,350
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$101,500
- Computer Network Support Specialist$62,110
- Computer Occupation$81,410
- Computer Programmer$91,180
- Computer Systems Analyst$83,760
- Computer User Support Specialist$47,560
- Data Scientist$91,740
- Database Architect$153,200
- Information Security Analyst$73,490
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,090
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$78,650
Architecture and engineering
Life, physical, and social science
Community and social service
- Child$51,800
- Community Health Worker$49,410
- Educational$61,940
- Healthcare Social Worker$68,920
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$35,590
- Rehabilitation Counselor$35,060
- Social and Human Service Assistant$37,790
- Social Worker$96,140
- Substance Abuse$56,780
Legal
- Lawyer$119,000
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,300
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,610
- Instructional Coordinator$64,980
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$64,710
- Library Technician$30,730
- Preschool Teacher$33,100
- Secondary School Teacher$62,580
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$38,290
- Teaching Assistant$22,980
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Art Director$85,510
- Athlete and Sports Competitor$45,710
- Audio and Video Technician$47,150
- Coach and Scout$50,320
- Editor$66,470
- Entertainer and Performer$53,790
- Graphic Designer$50,290
- Interior Designer$58,090
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,580
- Musician and Singer$59,280
- Photographer$34,950
- Producer and Director$49,630
- Public Relations Specialist$61,020
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$54,550
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Chiropractor$70,980
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,590
- Dental Hygienist$80,900
- Dentist$134,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$83,030
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$70,810
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,900
- Family Medicine Physician$263,600
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$38,000
- Health Technologist and Technician$41,540
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$58,930
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$85,240
- Medical Records Specialist$48,380
- Nurse Anesthetist$279,600
- Nurse Practitioner$121,400
- Occupational Therapist$100,800
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$36,200
- Optician$48,390
- Optometrist$150,000
- Pharmacist$135,400
- Pharmacy Technician$38,860
- Physical Therapist$102,500
- Physician$349,700
- Physician Assistant$125,700
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,570
- Registered Nurse$80,640
- Respiratory Therapist$76,440
- Speech-Language Pathologist$85,920
- Surgical Assistant$78,980
- Surgical Technologist$48,790
- Veterinarian$128,600
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,600
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,750
- Healthcare Support Worker$49,950
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,730
- Massage Therapist$39,360
- Medical Assistant$38,950
- Medical Equipment Preparer$40,000
- Nursing Assistant$36,520
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$66,920
- Phlebotomist$38,740
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,270
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,900
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,950
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,060
- Firefighter$45,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$87,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$101,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,520
- Lifeguard$30,270
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,070
- Private Detective and Investigator$49,740
- Security Guard$31,480
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$17,420
- Chef and Head Cook$71,700
- Cook$27,100
- Cook$36,130
- Cook$35,190
- Cook$29,200
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$24,630
- Dishwasher$28,610
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$39,080
- Food Preparation Worker$33,330
- Food Server$29,280
- Host and Hostess$26,150
- Waiter and Waitress$17,350
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,460
- Animal Caretaker$30,630
- Baggage Porter and Bellhop$23,640
- Childcare Worker$28,850
- Concierge$34,240
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$40,770
- Hairdresser$31,000
- Recreation Worker$31,030
- Residential Advisor$42,760
- Skincare Specialist$36,160
- Usher$21,880
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$39,270
- Cashier$27,850
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$66,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,350
- Insurance Sales Agent$46,950
- Parts Salesperson$30,480
- Real Estate Broker$103,100
- Retail Salesperson$29,320
- Sale and Related Worker$34,310
- Sales Representative$90,210
- Sales Representative$57,890
- Sales Representatives of Service$51,790
- Security$52,640
- Telemarketer$28,030
- Travel Agent$33,130
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$41,910
- Billing and Posting Clerk$41,130
- Bookkeeping$46,790
- Cargo and Freight Agent$58,460
- Courier and Messenger$35,360
- Court$44,400
- Customer Service Representative$36,510
- Data Entry Keyer$39,400
- Dispatcher$39,870
- Eligibility Interviewer$37,550
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,210
- File Clerk$43,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,370
- Hotel$31,430
- Human Resources Assistant$43,930
- Information and Record Clerk$50,470
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$36,530
- Interviewer$36,170
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,870
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$45,600
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,950
- Meter Reader$46,220
- Office Clerk$36,190
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,200
- Postal Service Clerk$59,970
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$54,060
- Procurement Clerk$40,230
- Production$51,010
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,390
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,130
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$21,420
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$40,490
- Shipping$37,000
- Switchboard Operator$34,560
- Teller$38,680
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Logging Equipment Operator$47,170
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$47,220
- Carpenter$47,750
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,810
- Construction and Building Inspector$59,600
- Construction Laborer$38,210
- Electrician$51,200
- Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$93,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$70,220
- Glazier$46,160
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$40,110
- Helpers--Electrician$37,170
- Helpers--Pipelayer$37,730
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,330
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,000
- Painter$36,040
- Paving$47,040
- Pipelayer$42,950
- Plumber$48,340
- Roofer$46,590
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$47,830
- Sheet Metal Worker$47,330
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$59,360
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,980
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$45,360
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,320
- Coin$45,790
- Computer$49,180
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$64,720
- Heating$54,230
- Helpers--Installation$37,100
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$56,040
- Installation$38,200
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$38,770
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$54,080
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,070
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$46,370
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$51,140
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$69,390
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,370
Production
- Baker$31,460
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,580
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,410
- Coating$46,170
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,800
- Food Processing Worker$36,300
- Helpers--Production Worker$34,000
- Inspector$42,620
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,620
- Machinist$46,460
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,500
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$39,310
- Printing Press Operator$38,100
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,270
- Welder$45,640
- Woodworking Machine Setter$37,440
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$30,070
- Captain$43,780
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$31,900
- Driver/Sales Worker$21,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,190
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$46,360
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,980
- Laborer and Freight$35,530
- Light Truck Driver$36,460
- Packer and Packager$28,040
- Parking Attendant$31,110
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$35,190
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,680
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,390
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Myrtle Beach, SC?
About $48,260 a year ($23.20 an hour): the average of the 306 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Physician ($349,700), Nurse Anesthetist ($279,600), Family Medicine Physician ($263,600).
What are the most common jobs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Retail Salesperson (7,780 jobs), Waiter and Waitress (6,390 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (5,200 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.