Skincare Specialists Salary: $48,347 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 70,240 skincare specialists nationally earn a mean of $48,347. Employment in the series shown rose about 43% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 11.1% annual growth.
Key Statistics
Skincare Specialists: what the data shows
Common questions about skincare specialists careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a skincare specialists?
Skincare Specialists is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 39-5094.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 70,240 workers.
What does a skincare specialists do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Assisting and Caring for Others, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Selling or Influencing Others, Thinking Creatively, Getting Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a skincare specialists make?
BLS national median annual wage: $41,560 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $48,347 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,823 |
| 25th percentile | $36,201 |
| Median (50th) | $37,425 |
| 75th percentile | $47,935 |
| 90th percentile | $79,652 |
What education do you need?
For Skincare Specialists, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Service Orientation, Active Listening, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Coordination, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Sales and Marketing, Chemistry. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is skincare specialists in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 11.1% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 69.2%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 186.2%.
Current U.S. headcount: 70,240.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do skincare specialistss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 70,240 | 19.8% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 70,160 | 19.8% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 51,870 | 14.6% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 51,830 | 14.6% |
| Personal Care Services | 51,460 | 14.5% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11,410 | 3.2% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Skincare Specialists in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 26,830 | $33,880 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 16,570 | $53,990 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 270,480 | $102,140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 472,300 | $78,140 |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | 4,590 | $34,530 |
| Personal Care Aides | — | — |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 295,460 | $35,250 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Skincare Specialists workforce.
Employment Over Time
70,240 Workforce in 2023
The Skincare Specialists workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Skincare Specialists.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$48,347 Average Wage
In 2023, Skincare Specialists earned an average of $48,347.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Skincare Specialists.
Salary distribution for Skincare Specialists.
Employment Growth Projections
11.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
91,353 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 69.2%
154,545 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 186.2%
This occupation is projected to grow at 11.1% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Skincare Specialists.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Skincare Specialists and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Skincare Specialists employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Skincare Specialists.
Wage Trends by Industry
-12.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Skincare Specialists.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Skincare Specialists.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 13,820 employees, $47,010 avg wage
- FL: 6,320 employees, $43,040 avg wage
- TX: 5,510 employees, $47,190 avg wage
- NY: 3,670 employees, $54,050 avg wage
- PA: 3,320 employees, $44,280 avg wage
- NC: 2,170 employees, $51,710 avg wage
- NJ: 2,030 employees, $55,600 avg wage
- WA: 2,000 employees, $74,990 avg wage
- MI: 1,920 employees, $49,380 avg wage
- CO: 1,770 employees, $57,710 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Skincare Specialists.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 4,010 employees, $56,090 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 2,840 employees, $42,420 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 1,840 employees, $50,140 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 1,830 employees, $55,950 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 1,780 employees, $45,900 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 1,510 employees, $50,600 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 1,450 employees, $46,200 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 1,340 employees, $49,350 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 1,320 employees, $48,720 avg wage
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: 1,250 employees, $77,920 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Skincare Specialists.
Diversity
Demographic information on Skincare Specialists in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Skincare Specialists in 2023 was 70,240 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Skincare Specialists.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Skincare Specialists.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Skincare Specialists.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Skincare Specialists in 2023 were Business Administration, Health Sciences, Business.
Common majors for Skincare Specialists.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Skincare Specialists workers.
Education level distribution for Skincare Specialists.
Skills
Skincare Specialists need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Service Orientation, Active Listening, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension.
Required skills for Skincare Specialists.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Skincare Specialists.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Skincare Specialists include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Sales and Marketing, Chemistry, Education and Training.
Knowledge areas required for Skincare Specialists.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Skincare Specialists include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity.
Required abilities for Skincare Specialists.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Skincare Specialists.
Daily Activities
Skincare Specialists spend their time on activities such as Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Assisting and Caring for Others, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Selling or Influencing Others, Thinking Creatively.
Most important work activities for Skincare Specialists.
About
Skincare Specialists
The average yearly wage for Skincare Specialists was $48,347 in 2023.
SOC Code
39-5094 - Skincare Specialists
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Skincare Specialists reports an average salary of $48,347.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 70,240 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 11.1%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.