Commercial Irrigation recruiters serving Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach has 78% more landscaping and groundskeeping workers per job than the country as a whole, about 1,590 in the metro. BLS counts 281 business locations of landscaping companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Myrtle Beach.
BLS counts about 2,260 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Myrtle Beach metro, the largest group being landscaping and groundskeeping workers (about 1,590). Relative to the size of the local economy, landscaping and groundskeeping workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.78). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Irrigation hub.
Irrigation Technician / Installer
Myrtle Beach: 1,590 employed · $34,410 median, 110th-highest of 112 metros
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation System Designer
Myrtle Beach: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Backflow Prevention Specialist
Myrtle Beach: 460 employed · $48,340 median, 111th-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Service / Repair Technician
Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead
Myrtle Beach: 210 employed · $50,150 median, 91st-highest of 112 metros
Irrigation Project Manager
Myrtle Beach: 340 employed · $97,580 median, 106th-highest of 111 metros
Irrigation Estimator
Myrtle Beach: 180 employed · $68,890 median, 105th-highest of 111 metros
Smart / Controller Systems Technician
Landscape Water Management Auditor
What Commercial Irrigation roles earn in Myrtle Beach.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Myrtle Beach earn a median $34,410, 12% under the $39,150 national figure, and 110th of 112 metros. Pay runs $28,040 at the tenth percentile to $44,180 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers, at $50,150 against $58,430 nationally. BLS withholds Myrtle Beach pay for one occupation in the table.
| Role | Myrtle Beach median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation Technician / Installer · Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) · Irrigation Service / Repair TechnicianLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011) | $34,410 | $28,040–$44,180 | $39,150 | −12% | 1,590 |
| Irrigation System DesignerLandscape Architects (17-1012) | – | – | $79,870 | – | – |
| Backflow Prevention SpecialistPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) | $48,340 | $37,430–$72,560 | $63,800 | −24% | 460 |
| Irrigation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) | $50,150 | $36,570–$76,700 | $58,430 | −14% | 210 |
| Irrigation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $97,580 | $59,250–$173,960 | $114,990 | −15% | 340 |
| Irrigation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $68,890 | $44,530–$121,280 | $78,740 | −13% | 180 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Myrtle Beach metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Myrtle Beach's commercial irrigation market has changed since 2018.
The number of landscaping companies in Myrtle Beach rose from 252 in 2018 to 281 in 2023, up 12%, close to the 13% national change. Headcount at those firms went up 13%, to about 1,883 people. Average annual pay there went from $27,563 to $39,625 (+44%), faster than the 31% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping companies: business locations | 252 | 281 | +12% |
| Landscaping companies: employment | 1,662 | 1,883 | +13% |
| Landscaping companies: average annual pay | $27,563 | $39,625 | +44% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Irrigation hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to Commercial Irrigation · 2026 Commercial Irrigation Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Commercial Irrigation
Myrtle Beach runs 78% more commercial irrigation workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Myrtle Beach's commercial irrigation market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Myrtle Beach ranks 91st for headcount, 98th for median pay and 6th for concentration for landscaping and groundskeeping workers. That puts it among the deepest commercial irrigation labor markets in the country.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 3,020 | $37,720 | 1.25 | 286 |
| Greenville | 2,420 | $36,610 | 0.91 | 317 |
| Columbia | 1,890 | $36,180 | 0.78 | 245 |
| Myrtle Beach | 1,590 | $34,410 | 1.78 | 281 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial irrigation employers in Myrtle Beach, the pool is deep and still growing, so the constraint is competition rather than supply. Move fast on good candidates, because another local firm is probably talking to them too.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Myrtle Beach metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Irrigation licensing in South Carolina.
South Carolina's Department of Environmental Services requires Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification. The same state rules apply in Greenville, Charleston and Columbia, so candidates licensed there can work in Myrtle Beach without re-qualifying. The Myrtle Beach metro crosses a state line, so check the rules in the neighboring state too for crews that work on both sides.
Licensing authority: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Myrtle Beach talent.
The closest metro we cover is Charleston, about 85 miles away, with roughly 3,020 landscaping and groundskeeping workers (1.9 times Myrtle Beach's 1,590). Charlotte pays the most nearby, a $38,630 median, 12% above Myrtle Beach. That is the number any Myrtle Beach offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Charlotte has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | – | 1,590 | $34,410 |
| Charleston | 87 mi | 3,020 | $37,720 |
| Columbia | 125 mi | 1,890 | $36,180 |
| Raleigh | 145 mi | 5,710 | $38,500 |
| Charlotte | 154 mi | 8,400 | $38,630 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 159 mi | 1,710 | $38,610 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Myrtle Beach crews.
Not commercial irrigation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Myrtle Beach in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- 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 hotel~$230MApproved, 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.
These are the 3 projects we track in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial irrigation, and what kills offers in Myrtle Beach.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a commercial irrigation offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Irrigation credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Commercial Irrigation hiring in Myrtle Beach.
What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Myrtle Beach?
BLS puts the Myrtle Beach median for landscaping and groundskeeping workers at $34,410 a year, 12% below the $39,150 national median. That ranks 110th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $28,040 to $44,180 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.6x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed. Within South Carolina, Charleston pays more, at $37,720.
Is it hard to hire landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Myrtle Beach?
Not by national standards. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers make up 78% more of the Myrtle Beach workforce than they do nationally, about 1,590 people. The 281 landscaping companies here average about 6.7 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 12% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial irrigation roles pay the most in Myrtle Beach?
Of the roles we recruit for, Irrigation Project Manager pays the most in Myrtle Beach, a $97,580 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Irrigation Foreman / Crew Lead at $50,150, 49% below it. Irrigation Technician / Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $34,410. Backflow Prevention Specialist trails national pay the most (24% below).
How many landscaping companies operate in Myrtle Beach?
BLS counted 281 landscaping companies in Myrtle Beach in 2023, employing about 1,883 people between them. Up from 252 in 2018, a 12% increase against 13% growth nationally. That averages 6.7 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $39,625, 18% below the $48,279 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts irrigation contractors under landscaping companies.
Which nearby metros compete with Myrtle Beach for landscaping and groundskeeping workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Charleston (87 miles, about 3,020, $37,720 median), Columbia (125 miles, about 1,890, $36,180 median) and Raleigh (145 miles, about 5,710, $38,500 median). Charleston has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Charleston pays 10% more, which is where Myrtle Beach employers tend to lose people.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Myrtle Beach has one of the deeper pools of landscaping and groundskeeping workers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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