Skincare Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for skincare specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$83,730
- Washington$83,090
- Nebraska$65,260
- Montana$64,470
- Colorado$64,440
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$37,060
- Idaho$38,740
- Arkansas$38,830
- Louisiana$39,570
- Alaska$40,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,730 | $77,480 | $40 | +61.5% | 200 |
| 2 | Washington | $83,090 | $79,320 | $40 | +60.3% | 2,200 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $65,260 | $58,420 | $31 | +25.9% | 550 |
| 4 | Montana | $64,470 | $58,500 | $31 | +24.3% | 280 |
| 5 | Colorado | $64,440 | $54,500 | $31 | +24.3% | 1,510 |
| 6 | Maine | $62,360 | $55,850 | $30 | +20.3% | 260 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $61,810 | $41,160 | $30 | +19.2% | 320 |
| 8 | Oregon | $60,960 | $52,110 | $29 | +17.6% | 1,070 |
| 9 | Iowa | $59,230 | $37,080 | $28 | +14.2% | 710 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $58,430 | $62,400 | $28 | +12.7% | 100 |
| 11 | Arizona | $56,970 | $50,470 | $27 | +9.9% | 1,710 |
| 12 | Texas | $55,720 | $49,250 | $27 | +7.5% | 6,160 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $55,450 | $58,160 | $27 | +6.9% | 190 |
| 14 | Delaware | $54,620 | $50,820 | $26 | +5.3% | 130 |
| 15 | Maryland | $53,490 | $46,590 | $26 | +3.2% | 1,130 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $53,170 | $47,230 | $26 | +2.5% | 370 |
| 17 | Missouri | $52,800 | $45,200 | $25 | +1.8% | 1,390 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $52,290 | $45,870 | $25 | +0.8% | 2,660 |
| 19 | Florida | $51,570 | $43,880 | $25 | -0.5% | 5,270 |
| 20 | Georgia | $51,530 | $48,660 | $25 | -0.6% | 2,230 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $51,520 | $43,680 | $25 | -0.6% | 660 |
| 22 | New York | $50,960 | $42,910 | $25 | -1.7% | 3,510 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $50,870 | $39,120 | $24 | -1.9% | 2,680 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $49,930 | $46,890 | $24 | -3.7% | 430 |
| 25 | California | $49,910 | $38,770 | $24 | -3.7% | 11,360 |
| 26 | Michigan | $49,750 | $45,240 | $24 | -4.1% | 1,510 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $48,890 | $47,310 | $24 | -5.7% | 1,360 |
| 28 | Illinois | $48,500 | $45,330 | $23 | -6.5% | 2,960 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $48,480 | $44,430 | $23 | -6.5% | 920 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $47,750 | $39,670 | $23 | -7.9% | 1,210 |
| 31 | Utah | $47,490 | $45,490 | $23 | -8.4% | 1,160 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $47,310 | $43,880 | $23 | -8.8% | 120 |
| 33 | Nevada | $47,260 | $38,660 | $23 | -8.9% | 1,540 |
| 34 | Virginia | $47,260 | $39,350 | $23 | -8.9% | 1,970 |
| 35 | Ohio | $47,080 | $39,150 | $23 | -9.2% | 1,700 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $46,270 | $43,620 | $22 | -10.8% | 2,560 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $46,010 | $46,220 | $22 | -11.3% | 1,190 |
| 38 | Kansas | $45,560 | $45,760 | $22 | -12.1% | 420 |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,020 | $44,450 | $22 | -13.2% | 1,120 |
| 40 | Alabama | $44,740 | $39,260 | $22 | -13.7% | 590 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $44,350 | $38,580 | $21 | -14.5% | 830 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $43,470 | $37,340 | $21 | -16.2% | 680 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,840 | $36,590 | $20 | -19.3% | 1,710 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $41,720 | $38,030 | $20 | -19.5% | 80 |
| 45 | Alaska | $40,720 | $41,240 | $20 | -21.5% | 120 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,570 | $36,890 | $19 | -23.7% | 600 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,830 | $36,520 | $19 | -25.1% | 340 |
| 48 | Idaho | $38,740 | $34,130 | $19 | -25.3% | 720 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $37,060 | $38,230 | $18 | -28.5% | 150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 259 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $91,000 | $90,650 | 160 |
| 2 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $81,490 | $101,000 | 90 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,510 | $86,140 | 1,330 |
| 4 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $76,520 | $74,640 | 80 |
| 5 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $76,470 | $76,730 | 60 |
| 6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $75,970 | $77,000 | 40 |
| 7 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $75,020 | $71,260 | 50 |
| 8 | Bellingham, WA | $64,830 | $72,510 | 80 |
| 9 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,370 | $67,560 | 140 |
| 10 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $63,630 | $64,610 | 200 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing skincare specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $68,150 | $66,890 | — |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $68,150 | $66,890 | — |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $68,150 | $66,890 | — |
| 4 | Temporary Help Services | $59,980 | $58,140 | — |
| 5 | Real Estate | $58,570 | $65,800 | — |
| 6 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $58,570 | $65,800 | — |
| 7 | Employment Services | $58,330 | $54,120 | 350 |
| 8 | Administrative and Support Services | $58,240 | $53,920 | 400 |
| 9 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $58,240 | $53,920 | 400 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $56,980 | $62,500 | 250 |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $56,980 | $62,500 | 250 |
| 12 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $56,980 | $62,500 | 250 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do skincare specialists make in the U.S.?
The median skincare specialists salary in the United States is $45,330 per year (mean $51,850), and about 80% earn between $29,580 and $82,050.
How much do skincare specialists make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays skincare specialists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for skincare specialists at $83,730 per year (median $77,480).
What is the job outlook for skincare specialists?
Employment is projected to change +6.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 14,500 openings per year.