Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Median annual salary $18,310 -45.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.80
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 6,200
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,210
    50th (median)
    $18,310
    75th
    $26,640
    90th
    $37,740

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 28% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 72% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,680
    Wisconsin $29,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $28,990
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $28,790

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,720
    Bartenders $17,260
    Food Preparation Workers $30,050
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Myrtle Beach, SC is $8.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.19 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 45.8% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,210.