Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $48,590 +37.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $23,620
90th percentile $59,330
Employed locally 110
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,620
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $59,030
    90th
    $59,330

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 68% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $48,140
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $29,020
    Gadsden, AL $27,070

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    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,420
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rapid City, SD is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Rapid City, SD is 37.8% above the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,620 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.