Skincare Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for skincare specialists is $18.64 an hour ($38,770 a year). About 11,360 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,330). California ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for skincare specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| 25% of workers | $17.45 | $36,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| 75% of workers | $26.02 | $54,110 |
| 90% of workers | $37.10 | $77,160 |
Skincare Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $52,350 | 1,920 |
| Salinas | $50,640 | 90 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $45,200 | 60 |
| Visalia | $44,910 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $44,230 | 1,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $43,420 | 500 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $41,960 | 0 |
| Fresno | $40,360 | 220 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $39,120 | 90 |
| Napa | $39,020 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $39,000 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $38,180 | 550 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $37,640 | 1,130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,560 | 4,500 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,430 | 80 |
| Modesto | $37,200 | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $36,680 | 190 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $36,420 | 90 |
| Redding | $35,910 | 40 |
| Chico | $35,090 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for skincare specialists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 14,200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,630 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $38,660 |
| Massage Therapists | $45,970 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Barbers | $38,380 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $140,870 |
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