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Skincare specialists

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$41,560

~$20/hr · ~$3,463/mo

US Jobs

97K

Much faster than average

AI & Automation Risk

3/10

Low Risk

AI & Automation Risk

Low Risk 3/10

The core of the job involves physical, hands-on treatments like facials, massages, and hair removal that require real-time human presence and manual dexterity. While AI can assist with peripheral tasks like skin analysis, product recommendations, and business management, it cannot replace the tactile and interpersonal nature of the primary service.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
Portland-South Portland, MEBEST VALUE	$77,280	Above avg (104.4)	$74,056
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$78,020	Above avg (106.4)	$73,355
Lincoln, NE	$63,300	Below avg (91.9)	$68,884
Bend, OR	$68,200	Above avg (105.3)	$64,782
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$58,160	Below avg (91.2)	$63,776
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$63,020	Average (100.9)	$62,442
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$67,040	Above avg (112.7)	$59,469
Grand Junction, CO	$55,120	Below avg (92.8)	$59,428
Omaha, NE-IA	$53,380	Below avg (92.5)	$57,724
Rochester, MN	$53,490	Below avg (93.0)	$57,542
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$57,200	Average (99.7)	$57,353
Pittsfield, MA	$53,420	Below avg (93.5)	$57,125
Fargo, ND-MN	$50,660	Below avg (89.1)	$56,835
Saginaw, MI	$50,660	Below avg (89.3)	$56,735
Columbia, MO	$50,500	Below avg (89.1)	$56,662