Helpers--Electricians pay range in Myrtle Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,890 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Myrtle Beach earn between $34,330 and $44,090.
- $27K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,500 | $3,125 | $18.03 |
| Median | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,330 | $2,861 | $16.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,090 | $3,674 | $21.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Myrtle Beach vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Myrtle Beach earn 8% less than the South Carolina average ($40,570) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $37,500 | $37,170 | $26,700 | $45,890 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $40,570 | $39,460 | $29,690 | $49,260 | 2,000 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Myrtle Beach
On the average salary of $37,500, a single filer in Myrtle Beach takes home about $31,864 a year, or $2,655 a month and $1,226 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Myrtle Beach a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Myrtle Beach area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $37,500 buys what about $40,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Myrtle Beach ($37,930). A typical home costs $340,239, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Myrtle Beach ranks 8th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,000).
- Charleston$43,000
- Greenville$40,990
- Sumter$40,290
- Florence$39,630
- Columbia$39,120
- Spartanburg$39,030
- Hilton Head Island$38,630
- Myrtle Beach$37,500
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Myrtle Beach: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Myrtle Beach?
$18.03 an hour on average, and $17.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Myrtle Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Myrtle Beach?
About $31,864 a year ($2,655 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,500.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Myrtle Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (34820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.38, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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