Best Esthetician Schools in Rapid City, South Dakota (2026)

Rapid City sits within the South Dakota esthetician workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Rapid City Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$38,230BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment150 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Pennington County establishments20BLS QCEW, 2024
Pennington County unemployment rate1.8%BLS LAUS, 2024
South Dakota location quotient0.71BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Rapid City. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Pennington County and South Dakota figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Esthetician Schools near Rapid City

Esthetician Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $45,330 $21.79 per hour
Job Outlook 6.7% 6,500 jobs (2024–2034)
14,500 openings/yr

Esthetician Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $45,330 $21.79/hr
Average Salary $51,850 $24.93/hr

Salary Range

$29,580 10th pctl
$45,330 Median
$82,050 90th pctl
10th Percentile $29,580 $14.22/hr
25th Percentile $36,040 $17.33/hr
75th Percentile $59,700 $28.70/hr
90th Percentile $82,050 $39.45/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed72,890
Growth (2024-2034)6.7%
Annual Openings14,500
Jobs per 1,0000.5

Skincare Specialists (39-5094) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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