Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in South Dakota earn a median of $49,800 a year, +39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +39% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,090; the top 10% earn over $61,900. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in South Dakota
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in South Dakota?
The median is $49,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,090 and the top 10% earn over $61,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+39% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.