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How much does a welder make in Myrtle Beach?

$45,640a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area. That is $21.94 an hour or $3,803 a month.

Hourly
$21.94
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
357 of 382
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $45,640Highest 10%: $61,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,040$17.33
25th$40,000$19.23
Median$45,640$21.94
75th$52,800$25.38
90th$61,120$29.38

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Charlotte, NC$56,070
Charleston, SC$56,060
Hilton Head Island, SC$54,030
Augusta, GA$50,800
Spartanburg, SC$49,820
Columbia, SC$49,730
Greenville, SC$49,130
Florence, SC$44,990
Sumter, SC$44,540
Welder salary in South Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Myrtle Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,840
Machinist$46,460
Coating$46,170
Inspector$42,620
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$39,310
Woodworking Machine Setter$37,440
Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,580
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,500
Salaries for every job in Myrtle Beach, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Myrtle Beach?

The median hourly pay in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is $21.94 ($45,640 a year).

Do welders make more in Myrtle Beach than the national average?

No: $45,640 against $53,750 nationally, 15% less.

How does Myrtle Beach compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,980, so Myrtle Beach pays 9% less.

Where does Myrtle Beach rank for welder pay?

357 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Myrtle Beach?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,120 or more.

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.