Commercial trades hiring in Myrtle Beach.
Grand Strand Health is executing a $350M regional expansion anchored by a new 59-bed greenfield hospital, while a 25-story oceanfront tower and the city's $360.7M budget add further demand. Healthcare-construction electricians now run about 9% above national wage.
A hospital-building boom, on top of steady tourism growth.
Myrtle Beach's construction share of employment runs at 7.2%, well above the 5.5% national figure — reflecting both a genuine healthcare-building boom and the Grand Strand's ongoing tourism-driven construction.
Grand Strand Health is executing a $350M regional expansion anchored by the South Strand Hospital — a $220M, 59-bed greenfield facility with 4 operating rooms built by Brasfield & Gorrie, with construction beginning February 2026 and opening targeted for Q4 2027. The plan also includes freestanding emergency rooms in Murrells Inlet, Conway, and Little River, a $55.2M ER/OR/lab enhancement at the main Myrtle Beach campus, and a new $30M, 742-space parking garage.
Separately, Ocean 23 — a 25-story, 227-unit oceanfront timeshare hotel — is moving forward after city approval, and the city's $360.7M FY2026 budget includes a new Fire Station #1 starting this summer.
Major capital projects driving Myrtle Beach commercial trades demand
- Grand Strand Health regional expansion$350M total ($220M South Strand Hospital + $55.2M main campus + $30M parking garage + ~$45M across three freestanding ERs)South Strand Hospital opening Q4 2027
A 59-bed greenfield hospital with 4 operating rooms, plus freestanding ERs in Murrells Inlet, Conway, and Little River, ER/OR/lab enhancements at the main Myrtle Beach campus, and a new 742-space parking garage.
- Ocean 23 oceanfront timeshare hotelUndisclosedApproved, moving forward
A 25-story, 227-unit oceanfront tower on Ocean Boulevard.
- City of Myrtle Beach FY2026 budget$360.7MFiscal year 2026
Includes construction starting this summer on a new Fire Station #1, plus infrastructure, coastal resilience, and tourism-facility investments.
What you'll actually pay — by role.
Most conventional trades in this metro run close to national parity. Healthcare-construction electricians and medical gas certified plumbers are the clear exceptions, both at about 9% above national, tied to Grand Strand Health's expansion.
| Role | Myrtle Beach wage range | National average | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial construction manager / superintendent | $54 – $69/hr | $54 – $68/hr | +1% |
| Commercial HVAC mechanic / technician | $28 – $36/hr | $28 – $35/hr | +3% |
| Commercial electrician (journeyman) | $28 – $36/hr | $27 – $34/hr | +4% |
| Healthcare-construction electrician | $32 – $41/hr | $29 – $38/hr | +9% |
| Commercial plumber (journeyman) | $26 – $34/hr | $26 – $32/hr | +3% |
| Medical gas certified plumber | $30 – $39/hr | $28 – $36/hr | +9% |
| High-rise structural welder / ironworker | $27 – $35/hr | $27 – $35/hr | Parity |
| Heavy equipment operator (hospital/site work) | $24 – $31/hr | $23 – $30/hr | +3% |
| Fire sprinkler fitter (NICET II+) | $28 – $36/hr | $28 – $36/hr | Parity |
| Commercial estimator (5+ yrs) | $43 – $56/hr | $42 – $54/hr | +3% |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach MSA. Ranges reflect 25th-75th percentile, projected to 2026. Actual offer rates depend on certifications, healthcare experience, and years of experience.
What's happening, trade by trade.
Quick read of the current Myrtle Beach market for each of our twelve commercial trades verticals.
HVAC & Mechanical
South Strand Hospital and the main Grand Strand Medical Center campus both need hospital-grade mechanical systems. Standard commercial HVAC carries a modest regional premium.
Commercial Electrical
Healthcare-construction electricians across Grand Strand Health's $350M regional expansion run about 9% above national — the clear premium in this metro.
Commercial Plumbing
Medical gas plumbing across South Strand Hospital and the freestanding ER network is the standout specialty at +9%. Standard commercial plumbing carries a modest regional premium.
Commercial Construction
Superintendents with healthcare or high-rise hospitality delivery experience are the premium hire across Grand Strand Health's expansion and Ocean 23.
Commercial Roofing
South Strand Hospital and Ocean 23's 25-story tower both carry real roofing scope; standard commercial roofing carries a modest regional premium.
Fire Protection
Healthcare-grade suppression across Grand Strand Health's expansion and high-rise suppression for Ocean 23 are both specialized niches.
Paving & Asphalt
South Strand Hospital's greenfield site work and the city's $360.7M infrastructure budget both drive steady heavy-civil demand.
Commercial Landscaping
Standard institutional and resort/hospitality landscaping demand tied to the region's continued tourism growth.
Commercial Flooring
Healthcare-grade seamless resinous flooring for South Strand Hospital is a distinct, higher-skill installation than conventional commercial flooring.
Commercial Painting
Healthcare-grade coatings for Grand Strand Health's expansion and hospitality-grade finishes for Ocean 23 are real niches.
Commercial Cleaning & FM
Healthcare-grade cleaning and facilities management for Grand Strand Health's expanding footprint is a distinct, higher-skill tier from conventional office cleaning.
Welding & Fabrication
High-rise structural welding for Ocean 23 and structural fabrication for South Strand Hospital are both real, if modest, demand drivers.
The positions we fill, most often.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial trades contractors in Myrtle Beach — from senior leadership down to field roles. The highest-volume positions in this market over the last 24 months:
- Medical gas certified plumber — the hardest hire in the region
- Healthcare-construction electrician
- Superintendent with healthcare or high-rise hospitality delivery experience
- Project manager (healthcare, hospitality, commercial GC)
- Senior estimator
- High-rise structural welder / ironworker
- Service manager (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
For a full list of the 80+ commercial trades positions we recruit for, see the individual industry pages — each lists the 10 most-recruited roles for that trade with current wage ranges.
Frequently asked questions.
How long does it take to hire a commercial trades professional in Myrtle Beach?
For field roles: typically 4-6 weeks from intake to signed offer. Medical gas plumbers and healthcare-construction electricians run slightly longer, 6-8 weeks, because Grand Strand Health's $350M regional expansion is drawing on a specialized labor pool ahead of South Strand Hospital's Q4 2027 opening.
Are commercial trades wages in Myrtle Beach higher than the national average?
Most conventional trades run close to national parity — a balanced market overall. The exceptions are healthcare-specific: healthcare-construction electricians and medical gas certified plumbers both run about 9% above national, tied to Grand Strand Health's expansion.
What's driving commercial trades demand in Myrtle Beach right now?
A concentrated healthcare expansion running alongside continued tourism growth. Grand Strand Health is executing a $350M regional expansion anchored by the $220M South Strand Hospital — a 59-bed greenfield facility with 4 operating rooms, opening Q4 2027 — plus freestanding ERs in Murrells Inlet, Conway, and Little River, and enhancements at the main Myrtle Beach campus. Separately, Ocean 23, a 25-story, 227-unit oceanfront timeshare hotel, is moving forward, and the city's $360.7M FY2026 budget includes a new Fire Station #1.
What licensing applies to commercial trades contractors in Myrtle Beach?
South Carolina licenses commercial work over $10,000 through the LLR Contractor's Licensing Board, across five financial-qualification groups based on project size. Mechanical and electrical work each require separate specialty licenses through the same board.
Does My Trade Talent have an office in Myrtle Beach?
No. We're headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. We serve Myrtle Beach clients remotely with same-day intake calls, market-specific candidate sourcing, and on-site visits as needed.
How does My Trade Talent know the Myrtle Beach market without being based there?
We focus exclusively on commercial trades and maintain market data on every metro we serve — capital project tracking, wage benchmarks, and candidate network depth by trade. Grand Strand Health's regional expansion is exactly the kind of concentrated demand signal we track closely.
Hiring commercial trades in Myrtle Beach?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you wages, timeline, and where we'd source the candidate — in under 30 minutes.
My Trade Talent is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving commercial trades clients across the continental US — including the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC MSA.