Skincare Specialists Salary
Personal Care and Service Occupations · 73K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$45,330
Median hourly
$22
Average annual
$51,850
Typical range
$29,580–$82,050
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Skincare Specialists is $45,330 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $22 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists..
Most earn between $29,580 and $82,050 a year. There are roughly 73K people employed as skincare specialists in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Skincare Specialists.
- Hourly
- $21.79
- Daily
- $174
- Weekly
- $872
- Bi-weekly
- $1,743
- Monthly
- $3,778
- Annual
- $45,330
$45,330 a year is around the 50th percentile for Skincare Specialistss. The median is $45,330.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Washington$79,320
- 2District of Columbia$77,480
- 3Wyoming$62,400
- 4Montana$58,500
- 5Nebraska$58,420
- 6North Dakota$58,160
- 7Maine$55,850
- 8Colorado$54,500
- 9Oregon$52,110
- 10Delaware$50,820
- 11Arizona$50,470
- 12Texas$49,250
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$91,000
- 2Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$81,490
- 3Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$80,510
- 4Kennewick-Richland, WA$76,520
- 5Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$75,970
- 6Bellingham, WA$64,830
- 7Portland-South Portland, ME$64,370
- 8Naples-Marco Island, FL$63,630
- 9Lincoln, NE$61,560
- 10Waco, TX$60,460
- 11Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$58,930
- 12Bozeman, MT$58,750
Related job titles
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What a Skincare Specialists does
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
- Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
- Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
- Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
- Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
- Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
- Provide facial and body massages.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Skincare Specialists make?
- The median annual wage for Skincare Specialists is $45,330 ($22 per hour). Pay ranges from about $29,580 at the 10th percentile to $82,050 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Skincare Specialists?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $51,850, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Skincare Specialistss the most?
- Washington has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $79,320.
- Is Skincare Specialists a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 73K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Skincare Specialists do?
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.; Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.; Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions..