Skin Care Specialist

Code: 39-5094.00

Also known as: Aesthetician, Clinical Esthetician, Esthetician, Facialist, Lead Esthetician, Medical Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist, Skin Care Technician, Skin Care Therapist, Spa Technician

Description: One's physical appearance can have an adverse affect on a person's mental and emotional wellness. Skin Care Specialists can help a person improve his or her physical and facial appearance through a series of near-medical, skin care treatments. They consult on everything from the prevention of acne and wrinkles to the proper and most flattering use of makeup.Skin Care Specialists, such as Estheticians, are required to complete a cosmetology program from a state-approved school and pass a state exam in order to receive a license.

Skin Care Specialist

Typical wages


10% $22,850
25% $27,590
Median $36,510
75% $48,710
90% $64,610
10% $10.99
25% $13.26
Median $17.55
75% $23.42
90% $31.06

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
78,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
91,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 10,000