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The national median salary for Skincare Specialists is $45,323 per year ($21.79/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,046 and $59,696 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $82,056 per year. There are approximately 72,890 skincare specialists employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual’s appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+6.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings
15K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
97K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
5% from new growth95% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Personal Care Services
NAICS 812100
53K
$43,880
Offices of Physicians
NAICS 621100
6K
$51,590
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
NAICS 621300
4K
$49,590
Health and Personal Care Retailers
NAICS 456100
4K
$41,910
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
3K
$45,240
Wage range across top 5 industries: $41,910 to $51,590 (23% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$14.22
$29,578
P25
$17.33
$36,046
P50MEDIAN
$21.79
$45,323
P75
$28.70
$59,696
P90
$39.45
$82,056
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.6%
Quits Rate
3.1%
Retail openings rose to 737K (+52K) in March, rate up to 4.6%. Hires increased to 684K (+73K). Frontline turnover persists with quit rate at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average skincare specialists salary?
The national median salary for Skincare Specialists is $45,323 per year ($21.79/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,046 and $59,696 annually.
How much do top-earning skincare specialists make?
The 90th percentile salary for Skincare Specialists is $82,056 per year ($39.45/hr). The 75th percentile is $59,696 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for skincare specialists?
Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,578 per year ($14.22/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,046 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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