Skincare Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $36,610 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $34,370
90th percentile $70,580
Employed locally 1,780
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,370
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $36,610
    75th
    $46,590
    90th
    $70,580

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 36% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 64% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,610
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Skincare Specialists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in San Diego, CA is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Skincare Specialists salaries?

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 11.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.