Skincare Specialist Salary
Skincare Specialists earn a median $45,330 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$45,330
$21.79 per hour
Range
$29,580 – $82,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
72,890
across the U.S.
Skincare Specialist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$38,603
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,217Monthly
$1,608Twice a month
$1,485Every 2 weeks
$18.56Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,260
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,810
- Medicare (1.45%)$657
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,603
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,580 | $14.22 | $25,948 |
| 25th percentile | $36,040 | $17.33 | $31,138 |
| Median (50th) | $45,330 | $21.79 | $38,603 |
| 75th percentile | $59,700 | $28.70 | $50,149 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,050 | $39.45 | $66,552 |
Best cities for skincare specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $80,510 | $65,469 | $58,910 | 1,330 |
| 2 | San Antonio, TX | $54,400 | $45,890 | $48,451 | 640 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $54,850 | $46,252 | $47,164 | 740 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $58,930 | $47,095 | $45,072 | 630 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $54,290 | $45,802 | $44,429 | 1,620 |
| 6 | Jacksonville, FL | $49,700 | $42,114 | $42,332 | 660 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $57,930 | $44,488 | $42,200 | 800 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $54,500 | $44,281 | $41,861 | 880 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $46,920 | $38,612 | $41,724 | 490 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $48,530 | $39,772 | $41,560 | 470 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $48,250 | $40,949 | $41,518 | 1,660 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $51,320 | $41,375 | $41,351 | 1,720 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $51,180 | $42,232 | $40,877 | 1,340 |
| 14 | St. Louis, MO | $45,590 | $37,606 | $39,549 | 620 |
| 15 | Salt Lake City, UT | $47,730 | $39,349 | $39,011 | 590 |
| 16 | Cincinnati, OH | $43,570 | $36,773 | $38,558 | 540 |
| 17 | Detroit, MI | $47,000 | $38,198 | $38,084 | 790 |
| 18 | Tampa, FL | $43,920 | $37,470 | $37,139 | 730 |
| 19 | San Francisco, CA | $52,350 | $42,372 | $36,650 | 1,920 |
| 20 | Raleigh, NC | $42,950 | $35,485 | $36,152 | 790 |
| 21 | Boston, MA | $47,480 | $38,176 | $35,261 | 1,180 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $45,330 | $36,504 | $35,237 | 2,720 |
| 23 | Philadelphia, PA | $43,570 | $35,851 | $34,958 | 1,460 |
| 24 | Washington, DC | $46,620 | $38,008 | $34,907 | 1,300 |
| 25 | Orlando, FL | $40,690 | $34,874 | $34,387 | 780 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $80,510
- Baltimore, MD — $58,930
- Portland, OR — $57,930
- Austin, TX — $54,850
- Denver, CO — $54,500
- San Antonio, TX — $54,400
- Dallas, TX — $54,290
- San Francisco, CA — $52,350
- Atlanta, GA — $51,320
- Phoenix, AZ — $51,180
- Jacksonville, FL — $49,700
- Indianapolis, IN — $48,530
- Houston, TX — $48,250
- Salt Lake City, UT — $47,730
- Boston, MA — $47,480
Skincare Specialist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,320 | $64,632 | $48,620 – $119,040 | 2,200 |
| District of Columbia | $77,480 | $59,720 | $57,660 – $120,730 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $62,400 | $52,318 | $39,490 – $81,790 | 100 |
| Montana | $58,500 | $47,192 | $35,130 – $96,780 | 280 |
| Nebraska | $58,420 | $47,342 | $44,300 – $122,250 | 550 |
| North Dakota | $58,160 | $48,912 | $35,710 – $89,270 | 190 |
| Maine | $55,850 | $44,467 | $34,520 – $100,190 | 260 |
| Colorado | $54,500 | $44,281 | $31,940 – $99,720 | 1,510 |
| Oregon | $52,110 | $40,320 | $35,900 – $105,660 | 1,070 |
| Delaware | $50,820 | $40,870 | $31,200 – $96,650 | 130 |
| Arizona | $50,470 | $41,680 | $38,650 – $103,950 | 1,710 |
| Texas | $49,250 | $41,752 | $27,390 – $84,180 | 6,160 |
| Georgia | $48,660 | $39,376 | $32,670 – $68,630 | 2,230 |
| Massachusetts | $47,310 | $38,048 | $36,610 – $60,320 | 1,360 |
| New Mexico | $47,230 | $39,066 | $30,010 – $90,770 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $46,890 | $39,856 | $27,560 – $83,200 | 430 |
| Maryland | $46,590 | $37,766 | $35,580 – $79,940 | 1,130 |
| Wisconsin | $46,220 | $38,065 | $22,830 – $65,590 | 1,190 |
| New Jersey | $45,870 | $38,050 | $35,180 – $80,980 | 2,660 |
| Kansas | $45,760 | $37,194 | $28,880 – $65,180 | 420 |
| Utah | $45,490 | $37,650 | $26,810 – $62,990 | 1,160 |
| Illinois | $45,330 | $36,504 | $31,200 – $63,920 | 2,960 |
| Michigan | $45,240 | $36,858 | $28,810 – $77,940 | 1,510 |
| Missouri | $45,200 | $37,311 | $29,790 – $81,710 | 1,390 |
| Indiana | $44,450 | $36,614 | $24,440 – $66,670 | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $44,430 | $36,321 | $23,990 – $79,520 | 920 |
| Florida | $43,880 | $37,438 | $27,860 – $83,990 | 5,270 |
| Rhode Island | $43,880 | $36,409 | $33,710 – $62,400 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $43,680 | $36,236 | $34,010 – $87,240 | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,620 | $35,890 | $22,870 – $69,820 | 2,560 |
| New York | $42,910 | $34,938 | $33,510 – $77,550 | 3,510 |
| Alaska | $41,240 | $35,316 | $33,600 – $47,980 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $41,160 | $34,338 | $20,960 – $140,920 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $39,670 | $32,832 | $22,530 – $80,430 | 1,210 |
| Virginia | $39,350 | $32,349 | $31,530 – $67,520 | 1,970 |
| Alabama | $39,260 | $32,027 | $26,540 – $73,180 | 590 |
| Ohio | $39,150 | $33,343 | $28,350 – $74,030 | 1,700 |
| North Carolina | $39,120 | $32,561 | $25,570 – $96,660 | 2,680 |
| California | $38,770 | $32,288 | $34,650 – $77,160 | 11,360 |
| Nevada | $38,660 | $33,243 | $28,070 – $73,110 | 1,540 |
| Kentucky | $38,580 | $31,946 | $26,340 – $81,610 | 830 |
| South Dakota | $38,230 | $32,898 | $24,450 – $52,350 | 150 |
| West Virginia | $38,030 | $31,704 | $25,650 – $60,550 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $37,340 | $31,048 | $22,140 – $77,020 | 680 |
| Iowa | $37,080 | $31,217 | $22,830 – $191,910 | 710 |
| Louisiana | $36,890 | $31,101 | $20,340 – $64,650 | 600 |
| Tennessee | $36,590 | $31,580 | $22,200 – $77,830 | 1,710 |
| Arkansas | $36,520 | $30,312 | $23,580 – $57,770 | 340 |
| Idaho | $34,130 | $28,903 | $21,630 – $55,560 | 720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a skincare specialist make?
The national median salary for skincare specialists is $45,330 a year ($21.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,580 and the top 10% earn over $82,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays skincare specialists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $79,320. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many skincare specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 72,890 people work as skincare specialists nationwide.
All 36 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC