Civil Engineers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $77,000 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $147,330
Employed locally 240
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $77,000
    75th
    $114,990
    90th
    $147,330

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Civil Engineers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $103,120
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $102,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $101,430
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,680

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $42,030
    Industrial Engineers $75,760
    Mechanical Engineers $120,070
    Surveyors $65,140
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.86 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 22.7% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.