Skincare Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $36,750 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $59,670
Employed locally 50
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $59,670

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 54% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Skincare Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,020
    Portland-South Portland, ME $77,280
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,520
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,020
    Maine $73,500
    Bend, OR $68,200

    Nearby metros — Skincare Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,660
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $46,370
    North Carolina $46,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,910

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $34,250
    Childcare Workers $35,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,390
    Animal Caretakers $34,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,910
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Chico, CA is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 11.6% below the national median of $41,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Skincare Specialists in Chico?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.