Personal Care & Fitness
Esthetician Salary
Estheticians specialize in skin care, performing facials, peels, and treatments to improve skin health.
Median Salary
$38,200
Mean Salary
$42,500
Total Employed
82,300
Job Growth
+17%
Esthetician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level estheticians earn around $26,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $39,000. Senior-level estheticians can earn $62,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$26,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$39,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$62,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for estheticians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $24,000, while the top 10% earn $65,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $38,200 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 |
Esthetician Salary by State
Esthetician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $64,940, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $31,706.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $64,940 | Details → |
| #2 California | $52,716 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $51,570 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $47,368 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $46,604 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $43,930 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $43,930 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $42,784 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $42,020 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $42,020 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $40,110 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $40,110 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $40,110 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $39,728 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $38,582 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $38,582 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $37,436 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $37,436 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $37,054 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $37,054 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $37,054 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $37,054 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $36,672 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $36,290 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $36,290 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $35,908 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $35,526 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $35,526 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $35,144 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $35,144 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $35,144 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $35,144 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $34,762 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $34,380 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $34,380 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $34,380 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $34,380 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $34,380 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $33,998 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $33,998 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $33,998 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $33,616 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $33,616 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $33,234 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $33,234 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $33,234 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $32,852 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $32,088 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $32,088 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $31,706 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Perform facial treatments
- ● Analyze skin conditions
- ● Apply masks and serums
- ● Perform waxing services
- ● Educate clients on skincare
Top Skills
Skincare Facial Treatments Product Knowledge Client Consultation Sanitation Anatomy
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 17% growth over the next decade