Medical Esthetician Salary in the US

$43,517
per year
per hour
$20.92
per hour
per year

Medical Esthetician - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Medical Esthetician is $43,517 per year ($20.92 per hour), which is $9,973 (-19%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Medical Esthetician can expect an average starting salary of $30,420. The highest salaries can exceed $86,900.
$30,420
Low
$43,517
Average salary
$86,900
High
$14.63
Low
$20.92
Average salary
$41.78
High

Medical Esthetician Salary Range

Low
$30,420
Average salary
$43,517
Experienced
$56,730
High
$86,900
Low
$14.63
Average salary
$20.92
Experienced
$27.27
High
$41.78
Among Medical Aestheticians in the US, Paramedical Estheticians tend to have the lowest wages, while Licensed Medical Aestheticians assisting dermatologists and plastic surgeons enjoy the highest pay rates.

Medical Esthetician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Medical Esthetician - Plastic Surgery$50K/year
+15% 
Medical Spa Esthetician$43K/year
 -2%
Paramedical Esthetician$31K/year
 -28%

Medical Esthetician - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Medical Esthetician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $32,000 per year. A mid career Medical Esthetician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $40,000, while an experienced Medical Esthetician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $56,000. Licensed Medical Aestheticians with more than 20 years of experience earn $70,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Medical Esthetician

Late Career▲ +61%
Experienced▲ +29%
Average Salary$43,517/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
99%
Male
1%

Medical Esthetician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Medical Esthetician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Medical Esthetician

How much does a Medical Esthetician make in the US?
A Medical Esthetician in the US earns an average of $43,517 gross per year, which is about $20.92 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Medical Esthetician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Esthetician in the US?
The starting salary of a Medical Esthetician in the US is around $30,420 gross per year. Paramedical Estheticians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Medical Esthetician in the US?
The highest salary of a Medical Esthetician in the US can reach and exceed $86,900 gross per year. Licensed Medical Aestheticians assisting dermatologists and plastic surgeons usually have the highest salaries.
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