Esthetician Salary Information

An average esthetician salary calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Estheticians work in a number of settings including physicians offices, clinics and salons. An esthetician salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the estheticians reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Estheticians are listed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as Skin Care Specialists.

Esthetician Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data

Hourly
An esthetician median salary is $11.21 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $7.68 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $20.79 per hour.

Annually
On an annual basis, an esthetician earns $23,330. The lowest 10% earn less than $15,980 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $44,000 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average.

Lowest and Highest Esthetician Salary
The lowest paid estheticians earn less with mean or average wages below $8.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $20.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.

Top 5 States The best states to earn an esthetician salary are South Carolina $31,340, Delaware $33,800, Nevada $38,690, Washington $32,680, and District of Columbia $43,330

Top 5 Metropolitan Areas
The best city or metropolitan areas to earn an esthetician salary are Honolulu, HI $40,780, Durham, NC $39,890, Florence, SC $39,490, Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $38,190, and Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA $37,690.

Benefits
Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.