Jobs in Horry County
Employers in Horry County had an average of 144,489 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $48,046, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages). The private industries with the most jobs in Horry County in 2024 were Accommodation and food services (31,021), Retail trade (26,179), and Health care and social assistance (15,351), the same data shows.
Population growth in Myrtle Beach and Horry County
Myrtle Beach's estimated population was 40,535 on July 1, 2024, up from 35,696 at the April 2020 census base (13.6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. Horry County's estimated population was 413,391 on July 1, 2024, up from 351,038 at the April 2020 census base (17.8%), the same estimates show.
EEOC field office location
The EEOC Greenville Local Office is located at 301 N. Main Street, Suite 1402, Greenville, SC 29601-9916, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission field office locations. Myrtle Beach is about 215 miles in a straight line from that address, or about 247 miles by road, based on distances computed from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages), U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Myrtle Beach, SC
Employment and labor disputes in Myrtle Beach often involve the city's dominant hospitality and tourism sectors, affecting thousands of seasonal and year-round workers. The Grand Strand's unique economy, centered around hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues, creates specific workplace issues including tip disputes, overtime violations, and seasonal employment terminations. Local businesses range from large resort chains to family-owned establishments, each presenting distinct employment law challenges. Myrtle Beach workers deserve fair treatment regardless of whether they're employed by major hospitality corporations or local service providers.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Myrtle Beach
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Myrtle Beach?
A Myrtle Beach employment attorney understands the local business landscape and seasonal employment patterns that affect worker rights in Horry County. Local attorneys have established relationships with the Horry County courts and experience with South Carolina's employment regulations as they apply to the tourism industry. They can effectively navigate cases involving local employers and understand the specific challenges faced by Grand Strand workers.
South Carolina Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
South Carolina follows federal anti-discrimination laws but has limited additional state protections, with most employment claims filed under federal statutes like Title VII, ADEA, and ADA. See our South Carolina employment & labor page for more.
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