Occupation salary profile

Skincare Specialists

SOC 39-5094 BLS OEWS May 2025

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

National median · BLS
$45,330
▲ +9.07% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$51,850
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
72,890
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Pay range for Skincare Specialists

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay$29,580
25th$36,040
Median (50th)$45,330
75th$59,700
90th — top pay$82,050

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Skincare Specialists

BLS projects employment of skincare specialists to grow 8.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 14,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
104,200 → 113,300
+9,100 jobs
Projected change
+8.8%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
14,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Postsecondary nondegree award
No related experience required
Self-employed
29.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a postsecondary certificate (nondegree award) →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Skincare Specialists

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Speaking3.8
  • Service Orientation3.6
  • Active Listening3.5
  • Monitoring3.3
  • Critical Thinking3.1
  • Reading Comprehension3.1
  • Social Perceptiveness3.1
  • Active Learning3.0
  • Complex Problem Solving3.0
  • Coordination3.0
Top knowledge areas
  • Customer and Personal Service4.3
  • Sales and Marketing3.7
  • Administration and Management3.6
  • Education and Training3.6
  • English Language3.5
  • Administrative3.4
  • Communications and Media3.1
  • Therapy and Counseling2.8
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSpa management softwareWeb browser software

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What skincare specialists do

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  • Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
  • Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  • Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
Also called
AestheticianEstheticianMedical EstheticianSkincare SpecialistClinical EstheticianElectrologistFacialistSkin TherapistSkincare TherapistSpa Technician (Spa Tech)
More job titles for this occupation (17)
Aesthetic RN Injector (Aesthetic Registered Nurse Injector)BeauticianBeauty TherapistBrow Waxing ExpertElectrolysis Needle OperatorElectrolysis OperatorElectrolysistFacial OperatorImage ConsultantLicensed AestheticianLicensed EstheticianMaster EstheticianMedical AestheticianRemoval Technician (Removal Tech)Skincare Technician (Skincare Tech)Spa TherapistWaxing Specialist

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.