Skincare Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $41,600 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 690
National median $41,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $67,040

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Skincare Specialists salary vs area income 26% Median Skincare Specialists salary is 74% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Skincare Specialists in San Jose, CA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Skincare Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 0.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Skincare Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.