Septic · SC

Septic costs in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC has its own Septic labor market; here is what the BLS numbers say before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 16% below the national OEWS mean.

Among 224 OEWS areas with published Septic wages, Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach ranks #198 nationally on mean hourly pay ($21.66). Compared with other SC areas that report Septic wages, this market is #3 of 4. Percentile spread: $15.58–$27.47. Median sits at $23.00.

OEWS counts about 100 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 30,650. Sample jobs: Septic Tank Pumping mid estimate $268 here vs $295 U.S. (9% below); Septic Inspection mid estimate $122 here vs $141 U.S. (13% below).

Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Greenville-Anderson-Greer (about the same, $21.66); Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal ($21.34, 0.32 lower); Charleston-North Charleston ($22.79, 1.13 higher).

Mean hourly wage
$21.66
Median hourly
$23.0
p10 – p90
$15.58 – $27.47

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Septic Tank Pumping$125$268$519
Septic Inspection$31$122$338

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What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Septic (47-4071)$21.66/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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