Construction Laborers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Median annual salary $37,700 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 1,440
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $46,560
    90th
    $59,160

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 58% Median Construction Laborers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $52,620
    Wisconsin $51,980
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,850
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,300

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,820
    Carpenters $48,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,610
    Electricians $49,030
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 19.3% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.