Licensed EstheticianSalary

Licensed Esthetician Salary

Average Yearly Salary

Updated May 19, 2020

$40,000

$27,000

Min 10%

$40,000

Median 50%

$61,000

Max 90%

Best Paying Company

Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas

Highest Paying City

Upland, CA

Highest Paying State

California

Average Experience Level

2.9 years

How much does a licensed esthetician make?

As a Licensed Esthetician in the USA, you can expect to earn on average $40,963 per year or $19.69 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $27,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $61,000. Health Care companies and Non Profits companies are the best when it comes to the number of employment opportunities. The best states for high paying Licensed Esthetician jobs are California, Alaska, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada. The typical tenure for a Licensed Esthetician is 2.9 years.

Annual Salaries For Related Jobs

Esthetician

$41,685

Licensed Cosmetologist

$32,671

Skin Care Specialist

$26,963

Master Esthetician

$36,960

Average Licensed Esthetician Salary By Location

The national average salary for a Licensed Esthetician in the USA is $40,963 annually or $19.69 hourly. Upland, CA reports the highest annual salary for Licensed Estheticians at 55,841. Even an entry-level Licensed Esthetician makes $29,000 per year in Upland, CA. The highest earning states when it comes to Licensed Esthetician salaries are California, Alaska, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada. Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, Vermont, and Maine are at the bottom for competitive pay.

City

Average Salary

Upland, CA

$55,841

$56k

Phoenix, AZ

$51,338

$51k

Henderson, NV

$51,173

$51k

Newark, DE

$49,266

$49k

Philadelphia, PA

$49,198

$49k

Washington, DC

$49,086

$49k

Ashburn, VA

$48,891

$49k

Babylon, NY

$48,768

$49k

Norwalk, CT

$47,997

$48k

Columbus, OH

$47,290

$47k

Map of Licensed Esthetician Salaries

The darker areas on the map show where Licensed Estheticians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary:

Average Licensed Esthetician Salary By Company

Licensed Estheticians can expect good job security. Some industries pay higher than others. The most abundant employment opportunities for Licensed Estheticians are in Health Care companies and Non Profits companies. Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas and Nordstrom are the best paying companies for Licensed Estheticians. Companies like Massage Envy and Equinox also pay high salaries to their Licensed Estheticians.

Company

Average Salary

Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas

$45,223

$45k

Nordstrom

$42,761

$43k

Massage Envy

$40,178

$40k

Equinox

$37,263

$37k

Average Licensed Esthetician Pay By Industry

Wages for Licensed Estheticians can differ based on the industry they work in. Our analysis shows that Retail companies, Transportation companies, and Health Care companies pay higher-than-average wages for Licensed Estheticians. Retail companies pay Licensed Estheticians an average salary of $43,601, Transportation companies pay $41,724, and Health Care companys come in at $41,229. The average salary for Licensed Estheticians in the Hospitality industry is lower than the rest, coming in at $39,789.

Industry

Average Salary

Retail

$43,601

$44k

Transportation

$41,724

$42k

Health Care

$41,229

$41k

Hospitality

$39,789

$40k