Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.20 an hour ($33,700 a year). About 3,570 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). South Carolina ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.26 | $21,340 |
| 25% of workers | $13.18 | $27,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| 75% of workers | $27.29 | $56,770 |
| 90% of workers | $37.23 | $77,430 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $34,860 | 800 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $34,730 | 260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $33,850 | 680 |
| Spartanburg | $33,640 | 280 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $31,000 | 280 |
| Florence | $30,810 | 50 |
| Columbia | $30,710 | 580 |
| Sumter | $28,780 | 60 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $30,690 |
| Skincare Specialists | $39,670 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $33,810 |
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