Skincare Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,130 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $80,980
Employed locally 150
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $80,980

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,500
    Childcare Workers $39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,340
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,060
    Animal Caretakers $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Modesto, CA is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 13.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.