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Careers›Roles›Skin Therapist
Mid-Level

Skin Therapist

Skin — its health, problems, and care — is your specialty, treating clients with facials, treatments, and advice tailored to what their skin actually needs. Hands-on care where results show on the face.

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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Socialhelping, teaching
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Skin Therapists
Wholesale & DistributionProfessional ServicesReal EstateRetailConsumer Services · 53%Healthcare · 33%
Job markets for Skin Therapists
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
HealthcarePersonal Care
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers
What it's like

What it's like to be a Skin Therapist

One client at a time, you assess skin, perform treatments, and advise on care — facials, exfoliation, and procedures, in spas, clinics, or dermatology settings, often building regulars. Reading each person's skin and goals is the craft, and trust and a calming touch matter as much as technique.

The harder part is the physical toll and the client management — on your feet and hands all day, with clients who expect results. Building a client base takes time, income can depend on commission or tips, and products and trends keep shifting. Settings range from day spas to medical dermatology, quite different.

It tends to fit someone personable, detail-oriented, and steady with their hands. If you want a desk or no sales pressure, the role may not suit. But if there's satisfaction in hands-on care and visible results — and in clients who come back — the work tends to be rewarding.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceModerate
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$77K+1%
Energy & Utilities$77K+0%
Technology & Information$74K-4%
Financial Services$70K-9%
Healthcare$70K-9%
Compared to Healthcare average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Skin Therapists (SOC 31-9011.00, 39-5094.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Skin TherapistImage ConsultantMassage TherapistRemoval Technician (Removal Tech)MasseurMassage OperatorBodywork TherapistDeep Tissue Massage TherapistIntegrated Deep Tissue Massage TherapistSkincare Specialist
Also appears in: Personal Care
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$27K–$97K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
166K
U.S. Employment
+11.05%
10yr Growth
39K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingSpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationActive ListeningService OrientationMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSocial PerceptivenessCritical Thinking
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
31-9011.0039-5094.00

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midImage Consultant$57KmidMassage Therapist$50KmidRemoval Technician (Removal Tech)$59KmidMasseur$58KmidMassage Operator$58KmidBodywork Therapist$58K
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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