Median Salary
$45,330
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$82,050
entry level starts ~$29,580
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 73,000 employed
How much does a Skincare Specialist make?
Skincare Specialists in the United States bring home a median salary of $45,330 a year, or around $21.79 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,580, while the top 10% earn $82,050.
That is $16,060 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Skincare Specialist salary range by percentile
Half of all Skincare Specialists earn between $36,040 and $59,700 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,580 | $14.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,040 | $17.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,330 | $21.79 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,700 | $28.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,050 | $39.45 |
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Highest-paying states for Skincare Specialist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Skincare Specialist pay at $79,320 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($77,480) and Wyoming ($62,400). At the other end, Idaho posts the lowest median at $34,130 — a gap of $45,190 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Skincare Specialist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $79,320District of Columbia $77,480Wyoming $62,400Montana $58,500Nebraska $58,420North Dakota $58,160Maine $55,850Colorado $54,500Oregon $52,110Delaware $50,820Arizona $50,470Texas $49,250Georgia $48,660Massachusetts $47,310New Mexico $47,230New Hampshire $46,890Maryland $46,590Wisconsin $46,220New Jersey $45,870Kansas $45,760Utah $45,490Illinois $45,330Michigan $45,240Missouri $45,200Indiana $44,450Minnesota $44,430Florida $43,880Rhode Island $43,880Connecticut $43,680Pennsylvania $43,620New York $42,910Alaska $41,240Mississippi $41,160South Carolina $39,670Virginia $39,350Alabama $39,260Ohio $39,150North Carolina $39,120California $38,770Nevada $38,660Kentucky $38,580South Dakota $38,230West Virginia $38,030Oklahoma $37,340Iowa $37,080Louisiana $36,890Tennessee $36,590Arkansas $36,520Idaho $34,130
Workforce and education
About 73,000 people work as Skincare Specialists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $51,850 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Skincare Specialist make in the United States?
The median Skincare Specialist salary in the United States is $45,330 per year, or about $21.79 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,580, while the top 10% of earners make $82,050 or more.
How does Skincare Specialist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Skincare Specialist median of $45,330 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Skincare Specialists the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Skincare Specialists, with a median salary of $79,320 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Skincare Specialist?
Becoming a Skincare Specialist typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Skincare Specialists work in the United States?
About 73,000 people were employed as Skincare Specialists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.