Skincare Specialists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for skincare specialists in the U.S. is $45,330 ($21.79 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,330
- Mean annual wage
- $51,850
- Median hourly wage
- $21.79
- Employment
- 72,890
72,890 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,580 | $14.22 |
| 25th percentile | $36,040 | $17.33 |
| Median (50th) | $45,330 | $21.79 |
| 75th percentile | $59,700 | $28.70 |
| 90th percentile | $82,050 | $39.45 |
Highest-paying states for skincare specialists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,320 | 2,200 |
| District of Columbia | $77,480 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $62,400 | 100 |
| Montana | $58,500 | 280 |
| Nebraska | $58,420 | 550 |
| North Dakota | $58,160 | 190 |
| Maine | $55,850 | 260 |
| Colorado | $54,500 | 1,510 |
| Oregon | $52,110 | 1,070 |
| Delaware | $50,820 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- Idaho: $34,130 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $36,520 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $36,590 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $36,890 median annual wage
- Iowa: $37,080 median annual wage
About this occupation
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Typical tasks
- Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
- Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
- Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
- Provide facial and body massages.
- Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 36.8% |
| Associate's degree | 15.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.0% |
| Master's degree | 3.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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