SOC 53-3053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs — Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Myrtle Beach, SC is $30,680 per year, 17.7% below the national median of $37,290.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Myrtle Beach, SC is $30,680 per year, 17.7% below the national median of $37,290. Half of workers earn between $27,520 and $45,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,420 and the ninetieth at $59,790.
The area has 210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $36,510. Of the 304 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 276th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,420 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $27,520 | −26.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,680 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $45,670 | +22.5% |
| 90th | $59,790 | +60.3% |
| Mean | $35,230 | −5.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $36,510 | 510 | |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | $32,860 | 180 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $30,490 | 480 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $30,140 | 160 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $29,560 | 270 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $27,240 | 40 | |
| 7 | Florence | $26,870 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Myrtle Beach run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $30,680 goes as far as $32,743 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,743US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,680 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,420 to $59,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $36,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median annual wage is $30,680, or $14.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,290, so pay in Myrtle Beach, SC is 17.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Myrtle Beach, SC earns more than $59,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $36,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Myrtle Beach, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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