Skincare Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for skincare specialists is $45,330 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,130 in Idaho to $79,320 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,580
- 25th percentile
- $36,040
- Median
- $45,330
- 75th percentile
- $59,700
- Top 10%
- $82,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 72,890 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $79,320 | +75% | $48,620 | $119,040 | 2,200 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $77,480 | +71% | $57,660 | $120,730 | 200 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $62,400 | +38% | $39,490 | $81,790 | 100 |
| 4 | Montana | $58,500 | +29% | $35,130 | $96,780 | 280 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $58,420 | +29% | $44,300 | $122,250 | 550 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $58,160 | +28% | $35,710 | $89,270 | 190 |
| 7 | Maine | $55,850 | +23% | $34,520 | $100,190 | 260 |
| 8 | Colorado | $54,500 | +20% | $31,940 | $99,720 | 1,510 |
| 9 | Oregon | $52,110 | +15% | $35,900 | $105,660 | 1,070 |
| 10 | Delaware | $50,820 | +12% | $31,200 | $96,650 | 130 |
| 11 | Arizona | $50,470 | +11% | $38,650 | $103,950 | 1,710 |
| 12 | Texas | $49,250 | +9% | $27,390 | $84,180 | 6,160 |
| 13 | Georgia | $48,660 | +7% | $32,670 | $68,630 | 2,230 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $47,310 | +4% | $36,610 | $60,320 | 1,360 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $47,230 | +4% | $30,010 | $90,770 | 370 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $46,890 | +3% | $27,560 | $83,200 | 430 |
| 17 | Maryland | $46,590 | +3% | $35,580 | $79,940 | 1,130 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $46,220 | +2% | $22,830 | $65,590 | 1,190 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $45,870 | +1% | $35,180 | $80,980 | 2,660 |
| 20 | Kansas | $45,760 | +1% | $28,880 | $65,180 | 420 |
| 21 | Utah | $45,490 | 0% | $26,810 | $62,990 | 1,160 |
| 22 | Illinois | $45,330 | 0% | $31,200 | $63,920 | 2,960 |
| 23 | Michigan | $45,240 | 0% | $28,810 | $77,940 | 1,510 |
| 24 | Missouri | $45,200 | 0% | $29,790 | $81,710 | 1,390 |
| 25 | Indiana | $44,450 | −2% | $24,440 | $66,670 | 1,120 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $44,430 | −2% | $23,990 | $79,520 | 920 |
| 27 | Florida | $43,880 | −3% | $27,860 | $83,990 | 5,270 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $43,880 | −3% | $33,710 | $62,400 | 120 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $43,680 | −4% | $34,010 | $87,240 | 660 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $43,620 | −4% | $22,870 | $69,820 | 2,560 |
| 31 | New York | $42,910 | −5% | $33,510 | $77,550 | 3,510 |
| 32 | Alaska | $41,240 | −9% | $33,600 | $47,980 | 120 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $41,160 | −9% | $20,960 | $140,920 | 320 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $39,670 | −12% | $22,530 | $80,430 | 1,210 |
| 35 | Virginia | $39,350 | −13% | $31,530 | $67,520 | 1,970 |
| 36 | Alabama | $39,260 | −13% | $26,540 | $73,180 | 590 |
| 37 | Ohio | $39,150 | −14% | $28,350 | $74,030 | 1,700 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $39,120 | −14% | $25,570 | $96,660 | 2,680 |
| 39 | California | $38,770 | −14% | $34,650 | $77,160 | 11,360 |
| 40 | Nevada | $38,660 | −15% | $28,070 | $73,110 | 1,540 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $38,580 | −15% | $26,340 | $81,610 | 830 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $38,230 | −16% | $24,450 | $52,350 | 150 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $38,030 | −16% | $25,650 | $60,550 | 80 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $37,340 | −18% | $22,140 | $77,020 | 680 |
| 45 | Iowa | $37,080 | −18% | $22,830 | $191,910 | 710 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $36,890 | −19% | $20,340 | $64,650 | 600 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $36,590 | −19% | $22,200 | $77,830 | 1,710 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $36,520 | −19% | $23,580 | $57,770 | 340 |
| 49 | Idaho | $34,130 | −25% | $21,630 | $55,560 | 720 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Skincare Specialists salary questions
Which state pays skincare specialists the most?
Washington, with a median of $79,320 a year (+75% vs. the national median of $45,330). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays skincare specialists the least?
Idaho, with a median of $34,130 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most skincare specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 11,360, with a median of $38,770.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.