The average wage for an aesthetician in the United States is around $16.45 per hour.
Avg Wage
Aestheticians earn an average hourly wage of $16.45.
Salaries typically start from $9.89 per hour and go up to $27.36 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2019
Aesthetician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Aesthetician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $38,620 |
| Alabama | $28,135 |
| Arkansas | $27,130 |
| Arizona | $30,757 |
| California | $30,590 |
| Colorado | $45,200 |
| Connecticut | $33,980 |
| District of Columbia | $32,770 |
| Delaware | $31,380 |
| Florida | $34,560 |
| Georgia | $27,600 |
| Hawaii | $45,810 |
| Iowa | $28,787 |
| Idaho | $39,710 |
| Illinois | $30,265 |
| Indiana | $30,309 |
| Kansas | $34,820 |
| Kentucky | $38,580 |
| Louisiana | $27,340 |
| Massachusetts | $44,370 |
| Maryland | $32,100 |
| Maine | $29,110 |
| Michigan | $22,140 |
| Minnesota | $32,870 |
| Missouri | $27,980 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 |
| Montana | $33,060 |
| North Carolina | $39,440 |
| North Dakota | $30,500 |
| Nebraska | $27,360 |
| New Hampshire | $27,930 |
| New Jersey | $31,130 |
| New Mexico | $32,060 |
| Nevada | $23,350 |
| New York | $39,740 |
| Ohio | $30,390 |
| Oklahoma | $36,560 |
| Oregon | $39,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,849 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,100 |
| Rhode Island | $25,610 |
| South Carolina | $26,640 |
| South Dakota | $42,900 |
| Tennessee | $25,390 |
| Texas | $28,600 |
| Utah | $32,790 |
| Virginia | $33,370 |
| Vermont | $67,650 |
| Washington | $42,460 |
| Wisconsin | $35,970 |
| West Virginia | $44,940 |
| Wyoming | $54,350 |
How do aesthetician salaries compare to similar careers?
Aestheticians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than postal service workers but more than engravers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Postal service worker salary | $39K |
| Exterminator salary | $38K |
| Piano tuner salary | $37K |
| Printing worker salary | $35K |
| Landscaper salary | $35K |
| Aesthetician salary | $34K |
| Upholsterer salary | $34K |
| Tailor salary | $32K |
| Administrative assistant salary | $32K |
| Engraver salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)