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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.

CityLocal SalaryCost of LivingReal Purchasing Power
Portland-South Portland, MEBEST VALUE$77,280Above avg (104.4)$74,056
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$78,020Above avg (106.4)$73,355
Lincoln, NE$63,300Below avg (91.9)$68,884
Bend, OR$68,200Above avg (105.3)$64,782
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$58,160Below avg (91.2)$63,776
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$63,020Average (100.9)$62,442
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$67,040Above avg (112.7)$59,469
Grand Junction, CO$55,120Below avg (92.8)$59,428
Omaha, NE-IA$53,380Below avg (92.5)$57,724
Rochester, MN$53,490Below avg (93.0)$57,542
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$57,200Average (99.7)$57,353
Pittsfield, MA$53,420Below avg (93.5)$57,125
Fargo, ND-MN$50,660Below avg (89.1)$56,835
Saginaw, MI$50,660Below avg (89.3)$56,735
Columbia, MO$50,500Below avg (89.1)$56,662
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.

Education & Requirements

Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+7% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$20/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,463/mo

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)
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