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Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Careers in Myrtle Beach, SC: pay and employment for 200 occupations.

BLS reports occupational wages for the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 34820), which includes Myrtle Beach, Conway and North Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Myrtle Beach city limits.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · metropolitan statistical area
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In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 34820), BLS OEWS counted 146,260 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $37,930 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Sales Manager ($95,620), Operations Manager ($87,260), Registered Nurse ($80,640). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (7,780), Server (6,390), Fast Food and Counter Workers (5,200).

Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan area at 93.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 6% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.

At a glance

Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers

Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).

Highest-paying

  1. Sales Manager$95,620 median · 530 employed
  2. Operations Manager$87,260 median · 2,110 employed
  3. Registered Nurse$80,640 median · 3,150 employed
  4. Project Manager$77,410 median · 660 employed
  5. Accountant$74,520 median · 850 employed
  6. Food Service Manager$73,260 median · 590 employed
  7. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,220 median · 980 employed
  8. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,720 median · 750 employed
  9. High School Teacher$62,580 median · 790 employed
  10. Police Officer$62,070 median · 910 employed

Largest occupations

  1. Sales Associate7,780 employed · $29,320 median
  2. Server6,390 employed · $17,350 median
  3. Fast Food and Counter Workers5,200 employed · $27,600 median
  4. Cashier4,710 employed · $27,850 median
  5. Line Cook3,420 employed · $35,190 median
  6. Registered Nurse3,150 employed · $80,640 median
  7. Stocker3,000 employed · $35,390 median
  8. Customer Service Representative2,950 employed · $36,510 median
  9. Office Clerks, General2,510 employed · $36,190 median
  10. Material Handler2,290 employed · $35,530 median

Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree

BLS typical entry-level education (national).

  1. Food Service Manager$73,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  2. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,220 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  3. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,720 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  4. Police Officer$62,070 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  5. Office Manager$59,370 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  6. LPN$58,930 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
  7. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$57,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  8. HVAC Technician$54,230 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
  9. Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$51,790 median · High school diploma or equivalent
  10. Carpenter$47,750 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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All 200 occupations

Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.

Occupations in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
OccupationMean (metro)Typical entry educationU.S. outlook 2025–35
Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$29,320U.S. $35,410$32,9507,780No formal educational credential-0.3%
ServerSOC 35-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$17,350U.S. $35,230$24,7806,390No formal educational credential+2.0%
Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$27,600U.S. $31,200$27,3205,200No formal educational credential+5.8%
CashierSOC 41-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$27,850U.S. $32,880$28,2404,710No formal educational credential-6.5%
Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$35,190U.S. $37,390$34,8903,420No formal educational credential+12.1%
Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$80,640U.S. $97,550$82,8603,150Bachelor's degree+5.6%
StockerSOC 53-7065 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$35,390U.S. $37,330$35,7403,000No formal educational credential+8.9%
Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,510U.S. $44,770$39,4802,950High school diploma or equivalent-5.3%
Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,190U.S. $45,010$36,9802,510High school diploma or equivalent-6.0%
Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$35,530U.S. $40,240$35,9402,290No formal educational credential+1.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$39,080U.S. $44,080$42,2202,190High school diploma or equivalent+5.4%
Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$87,260U.S. $105,770$106,6102,110Bachelor's degree+5.0%
Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$38,770U.S. $49,590$41,7902,080High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$46,350U.S. $48,520$49,2802,000High school diploma or equivalent-3.7%
Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$46,360U.S. $58,640$48,3101,960Postsecondary nondegree award+3.8%
HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$29,690U.S. $35,510$30,4301,930No formal educational credential+0.6%
Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$29,730U.S. $35,800$30,0201,920n/an/a
BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$17,420U.S. $34,340$25,7301,800No formal educational credential+5.0%
JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$30,250U.S. $36,840$30,6701,790No formal educational credential+2.2%
Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$40,490U.S. $47,540$43,1901,770High school diploma or equivalent-6.0%
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$51,790U.S. $69,990$63,3901,610High school diploma or equivalent+2.7%
LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$34,410U.S. $39,150$34,9401,590No formal educational credential+4.7%
Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$59,370U.S. $69,500$63,1101,560High school diploma or equivalent+0.1%
Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$38,210U.S. $47,120$43,2901,440No formal educational credential+7.3%
Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$24,460U.S. $32,150$26,2301,430No formal educational credential+3.7%
BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$46,790U.S. $50,670$48,7901,370Some college, no degree-5.6%
HostSOC 35-9031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$26,150U.S. $31,200$25,6601,350No formal educational credential+3.4%
Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$33,330U.S. $35,320$31,8101,320No formal educational credential-3.0%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$24,630U.S. $33,980$25,0701,130No formal educational credential+5.3%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$31,430U.S. $35,070$31,1501,090High school diploma or equivalent+1.8%
Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$38,950U.S. $45,930$41,3701,070High school diploma or equivalent+4.8%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$57,890U.S. $72,080$66,9401,040High school diploma or equivalent-0.9%
MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$45,360U.S. $50,620$49,4201,040Postsecondary nondegree award+5.0%
Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$31,480U.S. $38,020$33,4201,020High school diploma or equivalent+0.9%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$70,220U.S. $79,920$74,870980High school diploma or equivalent+5.0%
Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$47,000U.S. $59,850$48,590980High school diploma or equivalent+4.6%
DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$28,610U.S. $34,810$28,490960No formal educational credential-1.0%
Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$38,950U.S. $45,690$40,670910Postsecondary nondegree award+12.9%
Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$62,070U.S. $76,210$65,920910High school diploma or equivalent+3.5%
ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$34,130U.S. $38,010$33,820890High school diploma or equivalent-1.7%
AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$74,520U.S. $83,680$79,490850Bachelor's degree+5.0%
Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$27,100U.S. $30,890$26,850840No formal educational credential+0.6%
CNASOC 31-1131 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,520U.S. $42,260$36,550820Postsecondary nondegree award+2.6%
FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$45,890U.S. $59,280$47,300820Postsecondary nondegree award+3.7%
High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$62,580U.S. $72,040$65,360790Bachelor's degree-0.2%
Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$22,980U.S. $36,780$26,420790n/an/a
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$64,720U.S. $79,860$68,880750High school diploma or equivalent+4.1%
Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$21,830U.S. $38,770$28,790750High school diploma or equivalent+7.9%
Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,460U.S. $44,860$41,550750High school diploma or equivalent+6.3%
Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,370U.S. $41,300$36,830670No formal educational credential+3.0%
Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$77,410U.S. $102,320$83,750660Bachelor's degree+6.7%
HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$54,230U.S. $61,010$54,510630Postsecondary nondegree award+10.9%
Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$31,030U.S. $36,560$31,770600High school diploma or equivalent+4.3%
Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$73,260U.S. $69,390$76,730590High school diploma or equivalent+5.8%
Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$57,840U.S. $78,760$66,830590Bachelor's degree+7.0%
LPNSOC 29-2061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$58,930U.S. $64,400$59,020590Postsecondary nondegree award+3.0%
Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$38,860U.S. $45,750$41,340570High school diploma or equivalent+6.4%
RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$61,570U.S. $75,940$71,440560Bachelor's degree+6.4%
Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. $52,830not published560High school diploma or equivalent+1.7%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$37,000U.S. $45,260$39,550550High school diploma or equivalent-7.6%
Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$46,950U.S. $62,280$64,050540High school diploma or equivalent+3.3%
Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$95,620U.S. $148,270$122,960530Bachelor's degree+4.5%
CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$47,750U.S. $60,580$52,160510High school diploma or equivalent+3.9%
Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$36,500U.S. $44,650$36,840510n/an/a
ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$49,300U.S. $62,890$51,910500Associate's degree-0.3%
Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$103,900U.S. $123,860$116,650480Bachelor's degree+24.2%
Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,520U.S. $69,990$73,840460High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$54,060U.S. $60,550$57,180460No formal educational credential-0.3%
PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,340U.S. $63,800$52,860460High school diploma or equivalent+6.8%
LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$118,950U.S. $159,670$135,780440Doctoral or professional degree+4.7%
Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$33,100U.S. $38,140$36,830410Associate's degree+4.5%
Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$28,850U.S. $34,980$29,820410High school diploma or equivalent-2.0%
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,900U.S. $35,830$32,400410No formal educational credential+3.9%
Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$137,450U.S. $166,570$156,150400Bachelor's degree+9.7%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$52,640U.S. $78,660$77,880400Bachelor's degree+1.4%
Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,750U.S. $48,070$44,680390Postsecondary nondegree award+7.4%
Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$35,080U.S. $47,160$40,280390High school diploma or equivalent+7.3%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$29,620U.S. $34,890$30,060380No formal educational credential+4.3%
IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,560U.S. $61,860$52,200360Some college, no degree-3.5%
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,130U.S. $37,450$34,940360No formal educational credential+2.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$42,000U.S. $49,100$45,790360High school diploma or equivalent+3.2%
ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,630U.S. $35,360$33,130360High school diploma or equivalent+12.1%
Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,680U.S. $43,030$40,930360High school diploma or equivalent-13.2%
ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,200U.S. $63,190$52,890360High school diploma or equivalent+9.2%
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$57,190U.S. $62,890$58,470350n/an/a
School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,070U.S. $47,920$29,550350High school diploma or equivalent+0.7%
Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$97,580U.S. $114,990$107,560340Bachelor's degree+9.1%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$79,610U.S. $63,820$79,380340Bachelor's degree-0.3%
Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$75,570U.S. $80,110$70,550340Associate's degree+5.0%
Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,480U.S. $38,630$35,620330No formal educational credential+3.0%
Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)not publishedU.S. $135,980not published320Bachelor's degree+10.2%
PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$135,410U.S. $140,910$131,130320Doctoral or professional degree+5.2%
Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,790U.S. $64,650$52,220310Postsecondary nondegree award+5.0%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$56,780U.S. $59,350$59,270300n/an/a
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$69,500U.S. $77,710$76,400280n/an/a
Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$124,400U.S. $101,860$120,150280Bachelor's degree+10.1%
Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$58,950U.S. $58,940$62,370280High school diploma or equivalent-7.4%
CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,000U.S. $35,790$38,780280Postsecondary nondegree award+7.7%
PainterSOC 47-2141 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,040U.S. $49,400$33,660280No formal educational credential+3.0%
School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,940U.S. $64,330$64,920270Master's degree+2.9%
Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,790U.S. $45,930$42,520270High school diploma or equivalent+7.4%
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,580U.S. $39,390$39,250270High school diploma or equivalent+2.7%
Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,320U.S. $47,320$53,810270Bachelor's degree+6.1%
Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,100U.S. $45,250$42,530270High school diploma or equivalent+5.5%
Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$41,130U.S. $48,500$42,580270High school diploma or equivalent-0.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,800U.S. $74,450$64,900270High school diploma or equivalent+1.8%
BakerSOC 51-3011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,460U.S. $37,160$33,140270No formal educational credential+5.5%
Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$121,390U.S. $132,300$119,990260Master's degree+41.0%
Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$28,040U.S. $36,280$33,190260No formal educational credential-5.0%
Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,350U.S. $69,280$63,380250Bachelor's degree+10.8%
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,320U.S. $83,050$74,200250Bachelor's degree+3.9%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,590U.S. $62,930$58,590250n/an/a
ChefSOC 35-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$71,700U.S. $62,470$68,430250High school diploma or equivalent+6.6%
Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$65,170U.S. $76,690$78,920240Bachelor's degree+1.1%
Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,290U.S. $46,800$45,210240High school diploma or equivalent+3.5%
Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,980U.S. $77,440$65,460240Master's degree+1.6%
Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$102,480U.S. $102,760$95,240240Doctoral or professional degree+11.9%
Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$349,720U.S. $265,930$295,560240Doctoral or professional degree+3.4%
Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$29,280U.S. $35,360$27,550240No formal educational credential+4.5%
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,800U.S. $59,550$51,410230Bachelor's degree+4.4%
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$41,540U.S. $50,290$49,350230Postsecondary nondegree award+5.9%
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$51,010U.S. $59,650$54,570230High school diploma or equivalent-1.3%
Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$41,980U.S. $46,420$44,450230No formal educational credential+1.5%
InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$42,620U.S. $48,570$45,010220High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,900U.S. $98,100$78,760210Associate's degree+8.0%
LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,270U.S. $33,580$29,970210No formal educational credential+5.5%
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,150U.S. $58,430$55,680210High school diploma or equivalent+4.0%
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$40,880U.S. $48,560$46,750210High school diploma or equivalent+5.3%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$66,990U.S. $87,520$77,000210High school diploma or equivalent+0.5%
Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,360U.S. $79,870$57,790210Postsecondary nondegree award+5.4%
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,680U.S. $37,290$35,230210No formal educational credential+7.1%
UsherSOC 39-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$21,880U.S. $32,910$23,830200No formal educational credential+0.9%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$54,080U.S. $65,510$53,490200High school diploma or equivalent+6.7%
PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$104,360U.S. $105,870$117,030190Master's degree-0.3%
PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,740U.S. $45,230$39,590190Postsecondary nondegree award+6.8%
Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$68,890U.S. $78,740$73,270180Bachelor's degree-3.1%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$21,420U.S. $44,390$29,340180High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$35,190U.S. $49,690$37,230180No formal educational credential+2.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$40,770U.S. $48,590$48,520170High school diploma or equivalent+6.3%
Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,600U.S. $74,690$61,080170High school diploma or equivalent+0.0%
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,100U.S. $39,630$39,710170High school diploma or equivalent+5.3%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$38,200U.S. $49,230$41,460170High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$122,290U.S. $114,130$128,300160Bachelor's degree+5.2%
Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$81,440U.S. $102,740$95,050160Bachelor's degree+7.2%
Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$68,920U.S. $67,880$69,370160Master's degree+8.5%
Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,600U.S. $47,380$40,100160Associate's degree+9.4%
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,200U.S. $45,570$37,990160Postsecondary nondegree award+21.4%
Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,360U.S. $58,450$44,620160Postsecondary nondegree award+15.3%
Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$59,320U.S. $61,770$58,440160High school diploma or equivalent+3.6%
Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,370U.S. $37,710$36,190160High school diploma or equivalent+3.4%
Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$76,440U.S. $82,280$74,290150Associate's degree+8.5%
Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$64,270U.S. $68,380$67,140150Associate's degree+23.0%
Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,600U.S. $50,020$44,150150High school diploma or equivalent-2.4%
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,040U.S. $53,340$46,340150High school diploma or equivalent-0.9%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,270U.S. $60,020$53,970150High school diploma or equivalent-5.7%
System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$87,090U.S. $99,130$96,660140Bachelor's degree-4.1%
Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$125,700U.S. $135,880$121,690140Master's degree+21.1%
Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$263,630U.S. $244,180$210,140140Doctoral or professional degree+3.3%
Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$33,130U.S. $50,160$38,740140High school diploma or equivalent+0.2%
Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$60,210U.S. $76,590$63,490140High school diploma or equivalent+0.0%
Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,170U.S. $42,670$37,500140High school diploma or equivalent+0.6%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$69,390U.S. $63,890$66,240140Postsecondary nondegree award-3.3%
Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$73,590U.S. $80,730$75,930130Bachelor's degree+3.8%
Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$83,760U.S. $105,850$91,220130Bachelor's degree+7.9%
DentistSOC 29-1021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$134,420U.S. $170,950$155,600130Doctoral or professional degree+5.7%
Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$85,920U.S. $97,870$90,770130Master's degree+16.6%
TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$28,030U.S. $35,450$25,040130No formal educational credential-21.4%
Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$36,580U.S. $40,140$38,980130No formal educational credential+2.4%
WelderSOC 51-4121 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,640U.S. $53,750$48,060130High school diploma or equivalent+2.4%
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$37,440U.S. $43,380$37,050130High school diploma or equivalent-2.5%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$101,770U.S. $107,230$108,900120High school diploma or equivalent+6.1%
Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$101,620U.S. $104,590$116,510120Master's degree+1.8%
Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$90,150U.S. $100,840$100,980120Bachelor's degree+6.4%
Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$61,020U.S. $74,750$79,350120Bachelor's degree+1.8%
Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$35,900U.S. $38,150$35,440120High school diploma or equivalent+9.1%
Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$63,130U.S. $66,770$61,350120High school diploma or equivalent-4.2%
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,870U.S. $50,340$45,080120High school diploma or equivalent-0.7%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,870U.S. $55,570$48,530120High school diploma or equivalent-5.2%
Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$56,040U.S. $64,520$56,150120High school diploma or equivalent+17.8%
Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$31,110U.S. $35,150$30,940120No formal educational credential+2.0%
Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$143,450U.S. $166,790$158,250110Bachelor's degree+6.9%
Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$94,310U.S. $106,660$99,370110Bachelor's degree+4.6%
Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$30,930U.S. $54,920$37,760110High school diploma or equivalent+4.7%
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,830U.S. $64,950$54,050110Associate's degree+3.2%
OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$48,390U.S. $47,260$51,620110High school diploma or equivalent+4.2%
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$45,810U.S. $57,020$52,900110No formal educational credential+1.6%
GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$46,160U.S. $57,080$48,010110High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,980U.S. $54,890$51,730110High school diploma or equivalent+3.7%
CEOSOC 11-1011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$194,350U.S. $213,990$194,380100Bachelor's degree+3.2%
IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$140,200U.S. $175,140$144,220100Bachelor's degree+15.8%
Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$110,070U.S. $126,060$115,280100Bachelor's degree+2.6%
Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$63,930U.S. $69,250$76,690100High school diploma or equivalent+3.8%
Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$80,930U.S. $78,000$83,600100High school diploma or equivalent-5.5%
Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$62,110U.S. $76,220$70,570100Associate's degree+1.2%
Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$91,740U.S. $120,230$103,560100Bachelor's degree+34.6%
Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$50,290U.S. $62,960$57,070100Bachelor's degree-1.7%
Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$100,760U.S. $100,330$92,350100Master's degree+14.8%
Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$83,030U.S. $96,590$82,730100Associate's degree+13.9%
Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$39,270U.S. $64,820$53,520100High school diploma or equivalent-7.2%
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule)$47,830U.S. $49,880$45,060100High school diploma or equivalent+7.8%
Geography

What area these numbers cover

Search label
Myrtle Beach, SC
BLS source geography
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
Geography type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
CBSA code
34820
States
South Carolina
Delineation
OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ

Common questions

What are the highest-paying jobs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 34820), BLS OEWS counted 146,260 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $37,930 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Sales Manager ($95,620), Operations Manager ($87,260), Registered Nurse ($80,640).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 34820), which includes Myrtle Beach, Conway and North Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Myrtle Beach city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method

How this page is built

BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 34820). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in myrtle beach, sc”, “high paying jobs in myrtle beach sc”, “high paying jobs myrtle beach” (Ahrefs, U.S.).

What this page can't tell you
  • City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
  • Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
  • Local outlook: projections shown are national.
Sources
  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).