Skincare Specialists

Also Called: Aesthetician, Esthetician, Medical Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,600

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Skincare Specialists do

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Cosmetology • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Physical Proximity
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Surgical dermatomes or dermabraders or dermameshers or accessories
  • Moist steam cabinet
  • Ultrasonic therapy apparatus or supplies
  • Ultraviolet sterilizer
  • Lancets

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Office suite software
Microsoft Office

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 87% Post-secondary certificate
  • 10% Some college, no degree
  • 2% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Manicurists & Pedicurists

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Skincare Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Skincare Specialists across the country typically make.

$13.27 / hour
$27,600 /year

Entry Level

$20.77 / hour
$43,200 /year

Median Level

$39.10 / hour
$81,320 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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