Skincare Specialists
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 450 | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Alaska | 150 | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Arizona | 1,660 | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| Arkansas | 130 | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| California | 6,640 | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| Colorado | 1,370 | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| Connecticut | 560 | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| District of Columbia | 160 | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| Florida | 4,690 | $41,090 | $19.75 | |
| Georgia | 1,290 | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Hawaii | 110 | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| Idaho | 570 | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| Illinois | 1,630 | $53,490 | $25.72 | |
| Indiana | 740 | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Iowa | 240 | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Kansas | 530 | $37,510 | $18.04 | |
| Kentucky | 890 | $30,090 | $14.46 | |
| Louisiana | 440 | $32,710 | $15.73 | |
| Maine | 110 | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| Maryland | 1,030 | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,160 | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| Michigan | 860 | $48,600 | $23.36 | |
| Minnesota | 1,260 | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Mississippi | 290 | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| Missouri | 690 | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| Montana | 180 | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Nebraska | 300 | $39,800 | $19.14 | |
| Nevada | 1,020 | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| New Hampshire | 130 | $38,240 | $18.39 | |
| New Jersey | 1,610 | $39,760 | $19.11 | |
| New Mexico | 140 | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| New York | $43,960 | $21.14 | ||
| North Carolina | 890 | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| North Dakota | 60 | $41,900 | $20.15 | |
| Ohio | 1,300 | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| Oklahoma | 430 | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| Oregon | 610 | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,590 | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Rhode Island | 320 | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| South Carolina | 420 | $36,720 | $17.66 | |
| South Dakota | 50 | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| Tennessee | 1,210 | $28,200 | $13.56 | |
| Texas | 4,340 | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Utah | 1,440 | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| Virginia | 930 | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| Washington | 1,680 | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| West Virginia | 70 | $29,370 | $14.12 | |
| Wisconsin | 600 | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Wyoming | 40 | $44,960 | $21.61 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to massage and treat the face, neck, and scalp with chemical and cosmetic preparations, and to function as licensed facial specialists in specialized and full service salons. Includes instruction in facial surface anatomy; skin properties; skin decontamination and infection control; facial massage; facial makeup; facial wrapping; selection and application of creams, lotions, oils, and other chemicals and cosmetics; European and other facial techniques; client evaluation and care; applicable laws and regulations; and business practices.
A program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. Includes instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens.
A program that prepares individuals to massage and treat the face, neck, and body with advanced chemical and cosmetic preparations and esthetic medical treatments, and to function as licensed master or medical estheticians in dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices as well as in salons and spas. Includes instruction in advanced anatomy and physiology, skin properties and disorders, sanitation and infection control, advanced facial treatments, spa body treatments, advanced extractions, corrective makeup, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage and advanced massage techniques, pre- and post-operative esthetic skin care, client/patient evaluation and care, applicable laws and regulations, and business practices.
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$41,700 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as skincare specialists.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 23%
- College dropout 36%
- Associate’s degree 16%
- Bachelor’s degree 19%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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