Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Median annual salary $62,800 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $75,310
Employed locally 760
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $56,680
    50th (median)
    $62,800
    75th
    $68,020
    90th
    $75,310

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Wisconsin $78,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,380
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $74,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $70,780

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,110
    Firefighters $51,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.34 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 17.7% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,680.