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Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

$43,200
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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AI Resilience Score

Score 5/6: low AI task exposure, growing job demand provides strong protection from AI displacement

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

20% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Growing+2

+7% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 18/25

Total Score5/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
  • Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
  • Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Scheduling softwarePOS systemsSocial mediaClient managementMicrosoft Office

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessSelective Attention

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Compensation Details

$27,600
10th Percentile
$43,200
Median
$81,320
90th Percentile

Based on 65,270 employed workers

Also Known As

Aesthetic RN Injector (Aesthetic Registered Nurse Injector)AestheticianBeauticianBeauty TherapistBrow Waxing ExpertClinical EstheticianElectrologistElectrolysis Needle OperatorElectrolysis OperatorElectrolysist

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 39-5094.00