Esthetician United States

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What the job involves

  • Perform facials, body treatments, and waxing services for clients.
  • Maintain a clean and organized treatment room and work area.
  • Educate clients on skincare routines and recommend products.
  • Conduct consultations to assess skin concerns and goals.
  • Follow sanitation and hygiene protocols for safety.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
  • Promote and sell spa services and retail products.

Summed up from 30 recent Esthetician job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Chemical Peels 2 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • Product Knowledge 1 in 10 postings
  • Skin Analysis 1 in 10 postings
  • Long-Term Care 1 in 20 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Esthetician 9 in 10 postings
  • Cosmetology License 1 in 10 postings
  • CIDESCO 1 in 15 postings
  • Board Certified 1 in 25 postings
  • Esthetics Instructor Certificate 1 in 30 postings
  • State License 1 in 30 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 20 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 35 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 15 postings

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Is this role in demand?

1,153 open Esthetician jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $51,000 a year (most between $44k and $85k). See the full salary breakdown

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