Horry County benefits from a variety of companies and businesses that have planted their roots in our region and work to strengthen the economy. The County’s largest employers provide jobs for Myrtle Beach residents and contribute to the overall vitality of our communities.

Top 10 Employers in Horry County

1. Horry County School District – Education – 6400 employees
2. Coastal Carolina University – Higher Education – 2700 employees
3. Horry County Government – Government – 2650 employees
4. Conway Medical Center – Healthcare – 1800 employees
5. McLeod Seacoast – Healthcare – 1700 employees
6. Grand Strand Regional Medical Center – Healthcare- 1300 employees
7. City of Myrtle Beach – Government – 1050 employees
8. Kyocera AVX – Manufacuring  – 1000 employees
9. HTC (Horry Telephone Cooperative) – Telecommunications – 650 employees
10. Apollo Valves/Conbraco – Manufacturing – 425 employees

Top 5 Industrial Employers in Horry County

1. Kyocera AVX – Electronics Manufacturing (largest industrial employer in Horry County) – 1000 employees
2. Apollo Valves/Conbraco – Valve Manufacturing – 425 employees
3. Canfor Southern Pine – Lumber and Wood Products – 275 employees
4. Pepsi Bottling Ventures – Beverage Bottling and Distribution – 195 employees
5.  Metglas, Inc. – Amorphous Metal Manufacturing – 156 employees