Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, esthetics and skincare graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $71,058, while the bottom 20% make closer to $22,529. The median grad salary is $40,011.
Esthetics and Skincare graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in esthetics and skincare is $39,959, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $44,012.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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