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Skincare Specialist

Also called: Aesthetician, Esthetician, Medical Esthetician, Clinical Esthetician

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Personal care & services
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Median pay
$45,330/yr
Typical range
$29,580 – $82,050
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does a Skincare Specialist do?

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.

How to become a Skincare Specialist

Training: A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Talking to othersListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve itLooking for ways to help peopleUnderstanding people's reactions

Is it a fit for you?

  • Empathy
  • Social Orientation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation

Tools and technology

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Office software

Questions people ask

How much does a Skincare Specialist make?

About $45,330 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $29,580 and $82,050. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become a Skincare Specialist?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be a Skincare Specialist?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school.

Is Skincare Specialist a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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