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Skincare Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Skincare Specialists in San Diego, CA have a median annual salary of $37,640, with 1,130 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $36,050 at the 10th percentile to $77,160 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$37,640

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$18.09

Employment

1,130

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$36,050
10th
$36,210
25th
$37,640
Median
$50,420
75th
$77,160
90th

Local compared with national

San Diego, CA

$37,640

Median annual · 2025

United States

$45,330

Median annual · 2025

The San Diego, CA median is 17.0% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $7,690).

Top skills

  1. 1.SpeakingImportance 3.8
  2. 2.Service OrientationImportance 3.6
  3. 3.Active ListeningImportance 3.5
  4. 4.MonitoringImportance 3.3
  5. 5.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.1
  6. 6.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.1
  7. 7.Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.1
  8. 8.Active LearningImportance 3.0
  9. 9.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  10. 10.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Time ManagementImportance 3.0
  12. 12.WritingImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Up to and including 1 month
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Spa management software
  • Web browser software

Common tasks

  • Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
  • Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  • Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
  • Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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