Skincare Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $46,510 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $73,830
Employed locally 60
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $55,160
    90th
    $73,830

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 34% 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
    Wilmington, NC $51,730
    Saginaw, MI $50,660
    Missouri $49,410
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $48,470
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,430

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,720
    Recreation Workers $32,050
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,980
    Animal Caretakers $29,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 11.9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.