The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in South Dakota is $49,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,310.
Pay spans roughly $32,670 at the 10th percentile to $61,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.58 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $49,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,310 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.58 |
| 10th percentile | $32,670 |
| 90th percentile | $61,900 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.