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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 (100.3)	$90,686
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$81,490	Above avg (103.7)	$78,605
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$76,520	Average (100.1)	$76,460
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$80,510	Above avg (111.1)	$72,445
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$75,970	Above avg (105.6)	$71,937
Lincoln, NE	$61,560	Below avg (91.6)	$67,219
Waco, TX	$60,460	Below avg (92.5)	$65,327
Bismarck, ND	$58,520	Below avg (91.0)	$64,291
Omaha, NE-IA	$58,430	Below avg (91.9)	$63,572
Rochester, MN	$57,420	Below avg (90.8)	$63,223
Portland-South Portland, ME	$64,370	Average (101.9)	$63,196
Bellingham, WA	$64,830	Above avg (103.3)	$62,738
Rockford, IL	$57,720	Below avg (92.2)	$62,634
Naples-Marco Island, FL	$63,630	Above avg (103.2)	$61,657
Billings, MT	$55,730	Below avg (93.5)	$59,588