Skincare Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $49,920 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $77,450
Employed locally 1,830
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $40,630
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $55,610
    90th
    $77,450

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 37% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 63% 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
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,690

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $44,070
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $60,880
    Childcare Workers $44,970
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $39,050
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,490
    Animal Caretakers $42,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 20.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,630.