Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #26 of 50 · SC
3.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,580 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $33,700
Employment 3,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,340P25 $27,410 Median $33,700P75 $56,770P90 $77,430
About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in South Carolina earn between $21,340 and $77,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in South Carolina is $42,580, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $34,860 | $45,840 | 800 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $34,730 | $45,580 | 260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $33,850 | $41,880 | 680 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $33,640 | $46,000 | 280 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $31,000 | $38,780 | 280 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $30,840 | $43,300 | 100 |
| Florence, SC | $30,810 | $40,230 | 50 |
| Columbia, SC | $30,710 | $39,070 | 580 |
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