Best CDL & Trucking Schools in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (2026)

Myrtle Beach sits within the South Carolina CDL truck driver workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $51,130 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Myrtle Beach Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$51,130BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment34,170 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Horry County establishments80BLS QCEW, 2024
Horry County industry employment350BLS QCEW, 2024
Horry County unemployment rate4.7%BLS LAUS, 2024
South Carolina location quotient1.12BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Myrtle Beach. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Horry County and South Carolina figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


CDL & Truck Driver Training Schools near Myrtle Beach

Truck Driver Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $58,640 $28.19 per hour
Job Outlook 4.0% 89,300 jobs (2024–2034)
237,600 openings/yr

Truck-Driver Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $58,640 $28.19/hr
Average Salary $59,710 $28.71/hr

Salary Range

$40,140 10th pctl
$58,640 Median
$79,380 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,140 $19.30/hr
25th Percentile $47,960 $23.06/hr
75th Percentile $69,120 $33.23/hr
90th Percentile $79,380 $38.17/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed2,062,040
Growth (2024-2034)4.0%
Annual Openings237,600
Jobs per 1,00013.3

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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