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.

Esthetician salary

Q: What state pays Estheticians the most?

Washington pays Estheticians the most in the United States, with an average salary of $59,955 per year, or $28.82 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an esthetician?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an esthetician if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Idaho you should be paid close to $58,324 per year.

Q: Do estheticians get benefits?

Yes, estheticians get benefits. However, this depends on several different factors, such as: The specific place of employment for the esthetician Employment status (full-time, part-time, self-employed) Local regulations

Q: Do estheticians make good money?

No, estheticians do not make good money. Medical estheticians can typically make around $15.90 per hour ($32,000 per year). The highest-paid estheticians are typically the ones who work in doctor's offices. Other factors such as years of experience and type of esthetician Impact how much you can make.

Q: Is an esthetician career worth it?

Yes, an esthetician career is worth it. Working as an esthetician provides you with the opportunity to specialize in many different services, such as lashes or skin waxing. As an esthetician, you can work for a salon, cruise ship, or hotel spa, or you can freelance. You can begin working as an esthetician in as little as nine months.

Q: Where do estheticians make the most money?

Self-employed estheticians make the most money, earning between $50,000 to $74,000 per year on average. That is, once a freelance esthetician has developed a well-established and good reputation, or if they open their own successful salon. Also, the location of their business also plays a big role in how much they can earn.

Average esthetician salary

$41,419

$19.91 hourly rate

Entry-level esthetician salary

$28,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Esthetician Salaries

As of October 2025, the average annual salary for an esthetician is $41,419, translating to about $20 per hour. However, this figure can differ significantly based on various factors including location, experience, and the specific industry. For instance, estheticians working in metropolitan areas or high-end spas typically command higher wages due to the demand for specialized services.

Geographical Variance in Salaries

States such as California, New York, and Florida are known for offering competitive salaries for estheticians. Each state presents unique opportunities based on local demand and cost of living. For example, California often leads with higher wages, reflecting both the robust beauty industry and the higher cost of living.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Estheticians can enhance their earning potential by pursuing certifications in advanced techniques or specialized treatments. Additionally, roles in medical spas or dermatology clinics often provide higher compensation. To maximize your career prospects, consider staying updated with industry trends and network actively within the beauty community.

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Esthetician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an esthetician typically falls between $41,419 and $56,902.

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$41,419yearly

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$43,878yearly

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$48,731yearly

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$45,517yearly

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

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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.

Average esthetician salary graph, trends, and summary

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

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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.

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Average esthetician salary over time

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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
Z Salon & Spa	Esthetician	Louisville, KY	06/30/2025	$31,305
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Wilmington, DE	06/29/2025	$41,740
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Jackson, MS	06/29/2025	$58,436
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Mesa, AZ	06/29/2025	$41,740
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Grand Junction, CO	06/29/2025	$77,219
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Shreveport, LA	06/29/2025	$58,436
Massage Envy	Esthetician +Experience	Las Vegas, NV	06/29/2025	$41,740
Massage Envy	Esthetician	Pittsburgh, PA	06/29/2025	$41,740
Massage Envy	Esthetician REA Farms	Charlotte, NC	06/29/2025	$41,740
European Wax Center	Esthetician	Indianapolis, IN	06/29/2025	$37,566

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