The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach metropolitan statistical area was 169,200, a 2.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In March, Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach reported 164,800 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, South Carolina reported 2.116 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in April.
South Carolina Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls March vs. April
| March 2021 (In thousands) | April 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 164.8 | 169.2 | 2.6 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
