Esthetician License Cost in South Dakota
Documented Esthetician license fees for South Dakota are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — Esthetician before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Esthetician license cost — South Dakota at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $38,020 (skincare specialists) |
Official source: South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — Esthetician ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Esthetician license cost in South Dakota?
Documented fees for South Dakota are not published in this dataset — check South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — Esthetician for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in South Dakota?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Esthetician training cost in South Dakota?
Training-hour requirements for South Dakota are not published here — ask South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — Esthetician for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Esthetician license in South Dakota worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Esthetician licensing in South Dakota
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with South Dakota Cosmetology Commission — Esthetician and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).