Skincare Specialists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $35,410 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $89,720
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $37,810
    90th
    $89,720

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 38% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 62% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,200
    Animal Caretakers $36,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Los Angeles, CA is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 14.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.