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Skincare Specialists

Median Salary
41,560
Job Outlook
+7%
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 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 14,500 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?

$23,030

10%

$41,560

Median

$73,500

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    39%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    30%

  • Master's degree

    19%

  • Some college

    8%

  • Post-doctoral training

    2%


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 Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • 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?

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    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.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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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.