How much does a skincare specialist make in California?
$38,770a year
Median yearly pay for skincare specialists in California. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $38,770Highest 10%: $77,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 75th | $54,110 | $26.01 | |
| 90th | $77,160 | $37.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $52,350 |
| Salinas, CA | $50,640 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $44,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,230 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,360 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,120 |
| Napa, CA | $39,020 |
| Vallejo, CA | $39,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,180 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,560 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,430 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,680 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,420 |
| Redding, CA | $35,910 |
| Chico, CA | $35,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for skincare specialists.
| 36. Alabama | $39,260 |
| 37. Ohio | $39,150 |
| 38. North Carolina | $39,120 |
| 39. California | $38,770 |
| 40. Nevada | $38,660 |
| 41. Kentucky | $38,580 |
| 42. South Dakota | $38,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a skincare specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.64 ($38,770 a year).
Do skincare specialists make more in California than the national average?
No: $38,770 against $45,330 nationally, 14% less.
Where does California rank for skincare specialist pay?
California ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays skincare specialists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $52,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.