Labor & staffing
US skincare specialists (2025)
US skincare specialists (estheticians) held about 104,200 jobs in 2025, with employment projected to grow 9% from 2025 to 2035 and a median hourly wage of $21.79.
About 29% of skincare specialists are self-employed.
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Source
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Skincare Specialists: Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Bureau of Labor Statistics/2025/gov
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