Esthetician/skin therapist demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Esthetician/skin therapist demographics by:
Esthetician/skin therapist gender statistics
94.6% of esthetician/skin therapists are women and 5.4% of esthetician/skin therapists are men.
- Female, 94.6%
- Male, 5.4%
Esthetician/skin therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.6% |
| Male | 5.4% |
Esthetician/skin therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,894
Female income
$40,566
Esthetician/skin therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in esthetician/skin therapist positions over time. Currently, 94.6% of esthetician/skin therapists are female.
Esthetician/skin therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
| 2011 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2012 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2013 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2014 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 2015 | 71.72% | 28.28% |
| 2016 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2017 | 70.18% | 29.82% |
| 2018 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2019 | 7.82% | 92.18% |
| 2020 | 20.11% | 79.89% |
| 2021 | 5.43% | 94.57% |
Esthetician/skin therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared esthetician/skin therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Esthetician/Skin Therapist | 5% | 95% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Esthetician/skin therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among esthetician/skin therapists is White, which makes up 63.3% of all esthetician/skin therapists. Comparatively, 16.3% of esthetician/skin therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of esthetician/skin therapists are Asian.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Esthetician/skin therapist race
| Esthetician/skin therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Esthetician/skin therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how esthetician/skin therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Esthetician/skin therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 3.43% | 50.31% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 3.79% | 50.59% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 33.18% | 3.29% | 52.84% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 3.85% | 50.37% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 3.32% | 53.44% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 3.13% | 52.64% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 31.12% | 2.88% | 54.99% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 29.78% | 3.08% | 53.72% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 66.67% | 3.41% | 11.11% | 15.66% |
| 2019 | 72.16% | 3.45% | 8.02% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 64.69% | 3.56% | 11.13% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 63.26% | 5.06% | 8.65% | 16.29% |
Esthetician/skin therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white esthetician/skin therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian esthetician/skin therapists have the lowest average salary at $38,643.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,898 |
| White | $44,816 |
| Black or African American | $44,298 |
| Asian | $38,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,134 |
Average esthetician/skin therapist age
See how the average age of esthetician/skin therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Esthetician/skin therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 33 | |
| Black or African American | 27.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Esthetician/skin therapist age breakdown
The average age of esthetician/skin therapists is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the esthetician/skin therapist population.
Esthetician/skin therapist age breakdown
| Esthetician/Skin Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Esthetician/skin therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for esthetician/skin therapists is bachelor's degree, with 37% of esthetician/skin therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 27%
Esthetician/skin therapists by degree level
| Esthetician/skin therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 27% |
Esthetician/skin therapist jobs you might like
Esthetician/skin therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, esthetician/skin therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,451 annually. With a Associate degree, esthetician/skin therapists earn a median annual income of $41,362 compared to $39,811 for esthetician/skin therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,811 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,451 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,362 |
Esthetician/skin therapist turnover and employment statistics
Esthetician/skin therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for esthetician/skin therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Esthetician/skin therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Esthetician/skin therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average esthetician/skin therapist tenure
The average esthetician/skin therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 esthetician/skin therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Esthetician/skin therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Esthetician/skin therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of esthetician/skin therapists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Barber | 8.10% | 2,823 |
| Esthetician/Skin Therapist | 8.69% | - |
| Hairstylist/Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 43,193 |
| Shampooer | 12.20% | 495 |
Similar esthetician/skin therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Barber | 8.10% | 2,823 |
| Hairstylist/Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 43,193 |
| Shampooer | 12.20% | 495 |
Foreign languages spoken by esthetician/skin therapists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Esthetician/skin therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
