Self-employed estheticians make the most money, earning between $50,000 to $74,000 per year on average. That is, once a freelance esthetician has developed a well-established and good reputation, or if they open their own successful salon. Also, the location of their business also plays a big role in how much they can earn.
An esthetician specializing in multiple services such as eyelashes and waxing can make upwards of $50,000 a year. The average salary for these skin industry professionals was $31,290, but the top 10% of those earning an esthetician's salary was $59,790.
Medical estheticians make more than spa estheticians, on average. For example, a medical esthetician with 20 plus years averages $57,000 a year compared to a spa esthetician with the same number of years of experience who averages $35,000 a year.
Highest-Paying States for Estheticians:
Colorado averages $54,810 a year
Washington averages $54,770 a year
Hawaii=averages $53,010 a year
Wyoming averages $52,490 a year
Massachusetts averages $50,440 a year
