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Skincare specialists

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Skincare specialists in the United States earn a median salary of $45,330 per year — about $22 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 97K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +7%.

Median Salary

$45,330

~$22/hr · ~$3,778/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
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WABEST VALUE	$91,000	Average (100.9)	$90,166
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$76,520	Average (98.9)	$77,383
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$81,490	Above avg (106.4)	$76,617
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$80,510	Above avg (112.7)	$71,418
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$75,970	Above avg (107.4)	$70,722
Lincoln, NE	$61,560	Below avg (91.9)	$66,991
Waco, TX	$60,460	Below avg (91.1)	$66,341
Bismarck, ND	$58,520	Below avg (89.4)	$65,492
Rockford, IL	$57,720	Below avg (90.2)	$64,015
Omaha, NE-IA	$58,430	Below avg (92.5)	$63,185
Bellingham, WA	$64,830	Above avg (104.0)	$62,329
Rochester, MN	$57,420	Below avg (93.0)	$61,770
Portland-South Portland, ME	$64,370	Above avg (104.4)	$61,684
Billings, MT	$55,730	Below avg (90.3)	$61,682
Naples-Marco Island, FL	$63,630	Above avg (106.5)	$59,758