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Skincare Specialists

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

Median salary (BLS)

$45,330

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$30k – $82k

Job outlook

+7% (faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $87,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$8,200–$23,000

Time to qualify

3 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Associate degree (community college)

    Degree

    Two years at in-district rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $4,050/yr, plus ~$1,200/yr books & supplies.

    $8,000–$22,000 · 2 years source

  2. 2

    State license — supervised hours + exam

    License

    Most counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.

    $200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Skincare Specialists" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Skincare Specialists

    Entry / Junior

    $29,580

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Skincare Specialists

    Established

    $45,330

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Skincare Specialists

    Senior

    $63,690

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.
  • •Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  • •Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.

Fields of study

Any field

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