Light Truck Drivers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Median annual salary $38,750 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $85,350
Employed locally 860
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $85,350

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Wisconsin $46,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,640
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,000
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,090
    Bus Drivers, School $29,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 12.2% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.