Skin care therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Skin care therapist demographics by:
Skin care therapist gender statistics
80.4% of skin care therapists are women and 19.6% of skin care therapists are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Skin care therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Skin care therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,979
Female income
$32,327
Skin care therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in skin care therapist positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of skin care therapists are female.
Skin care therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2012 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2015 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2018 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2019 | 26.40% | 73.60% |
| 2020 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2021 | 19.55% | 80.45% |
Skin care therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared skin care 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% |
| Skin Care Therapist | 20% | 80% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Skin care therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among skin care therapists is White, which makes up 63.3% of all skin care therapists. Comparatively, 16.3% of skin care therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of skin care 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%
Skin care therapist race
| Skin care 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% |
Skin care therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how skin care therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Skin care 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% |
Skin care therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white skin care therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian skin care therapists have the lowest average salary at $31,369.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,491 |
| White | $34,386 |
| Black or African American | $34,139 |
| Asian | $31,369 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,607 |
Average skin care therapist age
See how the average age of skin care therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Skin care 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 |
Skin care therapist age breakdown
The average age of skin care therapists is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the skin care therapist population.
Skin care therapist age breakdown
| Skin Care Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Skin care therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for skin care therapists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of skin care therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Skin care therapists by degree level
| Skin care therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Skin care therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, skin care therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,213 annually. With a Associate degree, skin care therapists earn a median annual income of $32,719 compared to $31,953 for skin care therapists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,953 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,213 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,719 |
Skin care therapist employment statistics
Most skin care therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where skin care therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where skin care therapists work.
Skin care therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Skin care therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the skin care therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most skin care therapists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Skin care therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
Skin care therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for skin care therapists are health care, retail and manufacturing.
Skin care therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Skin care therapist turnover and employment statistics
Skin care therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for skin care therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skin care therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Skin care 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 skin care therapist tenure
The average skin care therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 skin care therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Skin care therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Skin care therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of skin care 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 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Skin Care Therapist | 8.69% | - |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 52,740 |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Similar skin care therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 52,740 |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Foreign languages spoken by skin care therapists
The most common foreign language among skin care therapists is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- Swedish, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Other, 26.2%
Skin care therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| Swedish | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.2% |
