Skincare Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $44,730 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $85,150
Employed locally 40
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $85,150

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Lincoln, NE $63,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,630
    Grand Junction, CO $55,120
    Wilmington, NC $51,730
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $51,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,920

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Hickory, NC is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.94 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 7.6% above 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.