Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Median annual salary $47,330 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $42,710
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $53,800
    90th
    $60,780

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,970
    Wisconsin $54,780
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,260
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,580
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,700

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,700
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 3.5% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,710.