Jobs Similar to Skincare Specialists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to skincare specialists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, Shampooers and Animal Trainers.
Skincare Specialists: $45,330 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Skincare Specialists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsSame group | 78% | $35,790−21% | Training or associate |
| 2 | ShampooersSame group | 76% | $32,600−28% | High school |
| 3 | Animal Trainers | 74% | $39,990−12% | High school |
| 4 | BarbersSame group | 73% | $38,210−16% | Training or associate |
| 5 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 73% | $47,160+4% | Training or associate |
| 6 | Manicurists and PedicuristsSame group | 71% | $35,760−21% | High school |
| 7 | Bartenders | 70% | $34,340−24% | High school |
| 8 | Animal Caretakers | 70% | $35,360−22% | High school |
| 9 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 70% | $35,360−22% | High school |
| 10 | Opticians, Dispensing | 70% | $47,260+4% | Training or associate |
| 11 | Dental Assistants | 69% | $48,070+6% | Training or associate |
| 12 | Physical Therapist Aides | 69% | $35,240−22% | High school |
| 13 | Baristas | 68% | $31,200Broader BLS group · not compared | High school |
| 14 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 68% | $33,580−26% | High school |
| 15 | Waiters and Waitresses | 68% | $35,230−22% | High school |
| 16 | Nursing Assistants | 68% | $42,260−7% | Training or associate |
| 17 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 67% | $35,510−22% | High school |
| 18 | Occupational Therapy Aides | 67% | $39,160−14% | Training or associate |
| 19 | Embalmers | 67% | $58,780+30% | Training or associate |
| 20 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | 67% | $66,710+47% | High school |
- 1Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
78% similar · $35,790 (−21%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 2Shampooers
76% similar · $32,600 (−28%) · High school · Same group
- 3Animal Trainers
74% similar · $39,990 (−12%) · High school
- 4Barbers
73% similar · $38,210 (−16%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 5Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
73% similar · $47,160 (+4%) · Training or associate
- 6Manicurists and Pedicurists
71% similar · $35,760 (−21%) · High school · Same group
- 7Bartenders
70% similar · $34,340 (−24%) · High school
- 8Animal Caretakers
70% similar · $35,360 (−22%) · High school
- 9Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
70% similar · $35,360 (−22%) · High school
- 10Opticians, Dispensing
70% similar · $47,260 (+4%) · Training or associate
- 11Dental Assistants
69% similar · $48,070 (+6%) · Training or associate
- 12Physical Therapist Aides
69% similar · $35,240 (−22%) · High school
- 13Baristas
68% similar · $31,200 (broader group) · High school
- 14Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
68% similar · $33,580 (−26%) · High school
- 15Waiters and Waitresses
68% similar · $35,230 (−22%) · High school
- 16Nursing Assistants
68% similar · $42,260 (−7%) · Training or associate
- 17Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
67% similar · $35,510 (−22%) · High school
- 18Occupational Therapy Aides
67% similar · $39,160 (−14%) · Training or associate
- 19Embalmers
67% similar · $58,780 (+30%) · Training or associate
- 20Athletes and Sports Competitors
67% similar · $66,710 (+47%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like skincare specialists
What jobs are most similar to skincare specialists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (78% similar), Shampooers (76% similar), Animal Trainers (74% similar), Barbers (73% similar) and Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (73% similar).
Which jobs like skincare specialists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Athletes and Sports Competitors ($66,710, +47%; usually a high school diploma), Embalmers ($58,780, +30%; usually training or an associate degree) and Dental Assistants ($48,070, +6%; usually training or an associate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with skincare specialists ($45,330). Without more preparation than skincare specialists usually need: Athletes and Sports Competitors, Embalmers and Dental Assistants.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.