Skincare Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $34,480 -17% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $25,210
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 460
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,210
    25th
    $26,960
    50th (median)
    $34,480
    75th
    $50,850
    90th
    $64,890

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 45% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 55% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,520
    Wilmington, NC $51,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $45,800
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $43,550
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,450

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.54 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 17% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,210 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,960.