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Esthetician

Personal Services
Stylists and Cosmetologists
Esthetician

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

At a Glance

Esthetician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Communication, Customer Service, Client Confidentiality.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

8

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Skincare Specialists

Median Wage

$41,560/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+6.7%

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Skin Care

4.5

Product Knowledge

4.4

Hair Removal

4.3

Chemical Peels

4.3

Cosmetology

4.2

Promotional Materials

4.2

Cosmetics

4.1

Lifting Ability

4.0

Merchandising

4.0

Retail Sales

3.9

Price Markdowns

3.8

Medical Prescription

3.8

Home Health Care

3.7

Technical Services

3.5

Dermatology

3.5

Intravenous Therapy

3.4

Common Skills (12)

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

4.9

Client Confidentiality

4.9

Sales

4.8

Professionalism

4.7

Cleanliness

4.6

Management

4.6

Accountability

4.1

Self-Starter

3.7

Greeting Customers

3.6

Certifications (2)

Esthetician License

4.7

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

3.6

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