Most common jobs in Myrtle Beach
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Myrtle Beach
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Myrtle Beach using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Myrtle Beach are the most common.
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#49 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.294 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,870
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.294 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,870
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49 (tie). Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.29 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,210
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.29 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,210
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48. Electricians
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.383 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.383 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.508 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,150
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.508 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,150
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#46. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,110
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,110
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Firefighters
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,800
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,800
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#44. Accountants and auditors
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,590
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,590
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,020
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,020
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#42. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,550
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,550
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#41. Real estate sales agents
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.561 (403% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,220
National
- Employment: 162,330 (#162 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,060
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.561 (403% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,220
National
- Employment: 162,330 (#162 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,060
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Driver/sales workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.616 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,370
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.616 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,370
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.655 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.655 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#38 (tie). Light truck drivers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.688 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,110
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.688 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,110
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.063 (359% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,090
National
- Employment: 193,830 (#149 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $64,420
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.063 (359% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,090
National
- Employment: 193,830 (#149 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $64,420
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.124 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,050
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.124 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,050
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Nursing assistants
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.169 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,060
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.169 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,060
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#35. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.13 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,790
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.13 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,790
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.524 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,950
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.524 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,950
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Cooks, fast food
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.8 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.8 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Food preparation workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.165 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.165 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#30. Receptionists and information clerks
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.514 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.514 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Dishwashers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.593 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,460
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.593 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,460
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Bartenders
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.59 (95% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,050
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.59 (95% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,050
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.703 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,660
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.703 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,660
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#26. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 8.832 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,350
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 8.832 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,350
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Amusement and recreation attendants
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.956 (289% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,850
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.956 (289% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,850
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. Security guards
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.716 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,760
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.716 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,760
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.509 (476% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,630
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.509 (476% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,630
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Construction laborers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#21. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.978 (281% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,000
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.978 (281% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,000
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#20. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 11.3 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 11.3 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 12.421 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,590
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 12.421 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,590
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#18. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 13.175 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,530
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 13.175 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,530
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#17. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,220
- Employment per 1,000: 13.245 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,900
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,220
- Employment per 1,000: 13.245 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,900
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,310
- Employment per 1,000: 13.811 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,420
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,310
- Employment per 1,000: 13.811 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,420
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#15. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 14.76 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 14.76 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#14. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 14.934 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,200
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 14.934 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,200
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 15.266 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,400
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 15.266 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,400
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
39 / 50
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#12. General and operations managers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,580
- Employment per 1,000: 15.401 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,410
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,580
- Employment per 1,000: 15.401 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,410
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#11. Registered nurses
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,600
- Employment per 1,000: 15.507 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,750
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,600
- Employment per 1,000: 15.507 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,750
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#10. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 16.757 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 16.757 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
42 / 50
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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 18.411 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,220
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 18.411 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,220
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
43 / 50
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#7 (tie). Customer service representatives
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.582 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.582 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#7 (tie). Office clerks, general
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.61 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.61 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
45 / 50
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#6. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 24.767 (292% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,860
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 24.767 (292% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,860
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
46 / 50
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#5. Cooks, restaurant
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 29.027 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 29.027 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
47 / 50
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#4. Fast food and counter workers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 31.866 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,890
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 31.866 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,890
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
48 / 50
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#3. Cashiers
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 43.135 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,780
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 43.135 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,780
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Waiters and waitresses
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 52.917 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,390
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 52.917 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,390
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Employment: 10,450
- Employment per 1,000: 62.453 (112% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,650
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 10,450
- Employment per 1,000: 62.453 (112% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,650
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
