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Esthetician salary
Average esthetician salary
$41,419
How much does an esthetician make?
The average esthetician salary in the United States is $41,419. Esthetician salaries typically range between $28,000 and $60,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for estheticians is $19.91 per hour.
Esthetician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Estheticians earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can an Esthetician earn more?
Esthetician salary estimates from across the web
Average esthetician salary by state
The highest-paying states for estheticians are Washington, Idaho, and Maine. The lowest average esthetician salary states are Mississippi, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
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Highest paying states for estheticians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,955 | $28.82 |
| 2 | Maryland | $50,864 | $24.45 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $49,743 | $23.91 |
| 4 | Utah | $46,653 | $22.43 |
| 5 | Idaho | $58,324 | $28.04 |
| 6 | Delaware | $47,233 | $22.71 |
| 7 | Montana | $45,058 | $21.66 |
| 8 | Maine | $53,543 | $25.74 |
| 9 | Arizona | $44,507 | $21.40 |
| 10 | Alabama | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| 11 | Missouri | $45,896 | $22.07 |
| 12 | Nevada | $48,361 | $23.25 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $45,759 | $22.00 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $43,022 | $20.68 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $45,216 | $21.74 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $47,664 | $22.92 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $41,896 | $20.14 |
| 18 | Michigan | $44,029 | $21.17 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $44,465 | $21.38 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $43,398 | $20.86 |
| 21 | Virginia | $42,384 | $20.38 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $40,150 | $19.30 |
| 23 | Texas | $40,975 | $19.70 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $44,564 | $21.43 |
| 25 | Iowa | $42,836 | $20.59 |
| 26 | Kansas | $41,706 | $20.05 |
| 27 | Oregon | $40,598 | $19.52 |
| 28 | Colorado | $42,493 | $20.43 |
| 29 | Ohio | $41,273 | $19.84 |
| 30 | Vermont | $43,300 | $20.82 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $38,257 | $18.39 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $38,823 | $18.66 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $40,898 | $19.66 |
| 34 | Illinois | $39,612 | $19.04 |
| 35 | California | $38,581 | $18.55 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $37,503 | $18.03 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $35,725 | $17.18 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $36,205 | $17.41 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $35,690 | $17.16 |
| 40 | Alaska | $39,616 | $19.05 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $38,027 | $18.28 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $39,017 | $18.76 |
| 43 | New York | $37,257 | $17.91 |
| 44 | Florida | $35,063 | $16.86 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $36,987 | $17.78 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $36,837 | $17.71 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $40,125 | $19.29 |
| 48 | Georgia | $36,559 | $17.58 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $35,230 | $16.94 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $32,965 | $15.85 |
| 51 | Indiana | $30,300 | $14.57 |
Highest paying cities for estheticians
The highest-paying cities for estheticians are Seattle, WA, Stamford, CT, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $60,147 | $28.92 |
| 2 | Stamford, CT | $49,886 | $23.98 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $48,185 | $23.17 |
| 4 | Mobile, AL | $46,343 | $22.28 |
| 5 | Chesterfield, MO | $45,816 | $22.03 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | $45,455 | $21.85 |
| 7 | Brockton, MA | $44,688 | $21.48 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,582 | $21.43 |
| 9 | Rochester Hills, MI | $44,149 | $21.23 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $42,499 | $20.43 |
| 11 | Charleston, SC | $41,984 | $20.18 |
| 12 | Lenexa, KS | $41,772 | $20.08 |
| 13 | Austin, TX | $41,187 | $19.80 |
| 14 | Keizer, OR | $40,673 | $19.55 |
| 15 | Cincinnati, OH | $40,576 | $19.51 |
| 16 | Cranston, RI | $40,169 | $19.31 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $39,766 | $19.12 |
| 18 | Santa Monica, CA | $38,346 | $18.44 |
| 19 | Charleston, WV | $37,948 | $18.24 |
| 20 | New York, NY | $37,285 | $17.93 |
Esthetician salary details
An esthetician's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an esthetician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $41,419 | $3,452 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying esthetician jobs
The highest paying types of estheticians are laser specialist, licensed esthetician, and master esthetician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Therapist | $29,682 | $2,473 | $14.27 | 17,683 |
| Licensed Esthetician | $40,911 | $3,409 | $19.67 | 13,427 |
| Medical Esthetician | $39,890 | $3,324 | $19.18 | 47,667 |
| Esthetician Spa | $39,390 | $3,283 | $18.94 | 5,113 |
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Which companies pay estheticians the most?
Esthetician salaries at Lancaster General Health and Tioga Downs Casino are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average esthetician salary at companies like Jonathan Club and Dorsey Schools are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster General Health | $60,821 | $29.24 |
| 2 | Tioga Downs Casino | $51,854 | $24.93 |
| 3 | Jonathan Club | $51,242 | $24.64 |
| 4 | Dorsey Schools | $51,169 | $24.60 |
| 5 | Treasure Island Resort & Casino | $50,477 | $24.27 |
| 6 | Yaamava' Resort & Casino | $50,166 | $24.12 |
| 7 | Soothe | $49,477 | $23.79 |
| 8 | Penn National Gaming | $49,110 | $23.61 |
| 9 | Denver Public Schools | $47,715 | $22.94 |
| 10 | Sea Island | $47,030 | $22.61 |
| 11 | Florida Medical Clinic | $46,453 | $22.33 |
| 12 | Spectrum Health | $46,447 | $22.33 |
| 13 | European Wax Center | $45,942 | $22.09 |
| 14 | Advanced Dermatology Associates | $45,939 | $22.09 |
| 15 | Massage Envy | $45,895 | $22.06 |
| 16 | Northern Quest Resort & Casino | $45,570 | $21.91 |
| 17 | WTS International | $45,268 | $21.76 |
| 18 | UPMC | $45,177 | $21.72 |
| 19 | Atlantic Health | $44,999 | $21.63 |
| 20 | Fairmont Schools | $44,794 | $21.54 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Esthetician salary by industry
The average esthetician salary varies across industries:
- The average esthetician salary in the technology industry is $47,956, the highest of any industry.
- The average esthetician salary in the finance industry is $43,416.
- Estheticians in the retail industry earn an average salary of $37,744, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for estheticians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $47,956 | $23.06 |
| 2 | Health Care | $43,416 | $20.87 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $43,282 | $20.81 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $39,623 | $19.05 |
| 5 | Retail | $37,744 | $18.15 |
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Esthetician salary trends
The average esthetician salary has risen by $8,304 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average esthetician earned $33,115 annually, but today, they earn $41,419 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for estheticians over the last decade.
Compare esthetician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average esthetician salary over time
Compare esthetician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Esthetician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,400 | $19.91 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | $38,700 | $18.59 | +8.2% |
| 2023 | $35,500 | $17.07 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $34,100 | $16.41 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $34,300 | $16.51 | +0.6% |
Recently added esthetician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East West | Esthetician | Boone, CO | 12/16/2024 | $22,957 |
| Massage Envy | Esthetician | Jackson, MS | 12/16/2024 | $58,436 |
| Massage Envy | Esthetician | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Massage Envy | Esthetician | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| European Wax Center | Esthetician | Indianapolis, IN | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Restorecryotherapy | Esthetician | Lancaster, PA | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Z Salon & Spa | Esthetician | Louisville, KY | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Benefit Cosmetics | Aesthetician/Esthetician | Bellevue, WA | 12/15/2024 | $35,479 |
| Ohio State University Physicians | Esthetician-Plastic Surgery | Columbus, OH | 12/15/2024 | $41,177 |
| Lip Lab | Aesthetician/Esthetician | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $35,479 |
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