Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

39-5094 Skincare Specialists

Occupational Description:
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual’s appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	660	39	$22.01/hr	$14.19/hr	$14.19/hr	$16.91/hr	$25.07/hr	$39.11/hr

Leading Industries for Skincare Specialists

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services	90	$31.01/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	20	$14.82/hr
Other Services	730	$16.91/hr

Other Regional Data for Skincare Specialists

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
St Cloud MN MSA	N/A	$16.26/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	10	$27.85/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	20	$27.85/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	20	$25.19/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	30	$23.67/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	30	$26.16/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	30	$23.67/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	40	$19.81/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	40	$17.81/hr	11.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	40	$17.81/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	40	$20.27/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	50	$23.91/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	60	$24.77/hr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	660	$16.91/hr	11.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	690	$16.94/hr	N/A
Minnesota	830	$17.31/hr	11.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	5,230	$20.95/hr	8.8%
Massage Therapists	1,440	$36.92/hr	17.4%
Barbers	N/A	$18.21/hr	N/A

Task for Skincare Specialists

Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.