The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in South Carolina is $29,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,960.
Pay spans roughly $18,990 at the 10th percentile to $60,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.00 per hour. An estimated 3,290 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $29,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.00 |
| 10th percentile | $18,990 |
| 90th percentile | $60,740 |
| Employment | 3,290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.