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Skincare Specialists

Median Salary
43,200
Job Outlook
+4%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

55%

Self-employed

42%

Private not for profit

2%

Federal Government

0%

State and local government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of skincare specialists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,800 openings for skincare specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,270

10%

$43,200

Median

$65,290

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    87%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Associate's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.