Skincare Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,970 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $140,890
Employed locally 100
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $44,970
    75th
    $67,890
    90th
    $140,890

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 48% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 52% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37,690
    Childcare Workers$37,540
    Recreation Workers$36,370
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,630
    Animal Caretakers$37,920
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in Salinas, CA is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.83 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 8.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.