SOC 39-5094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Skincare Specialists — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Skincare Specialists in Baltimore, MD is $58,930 per year, well above the national median of $45,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Skincare Specialists in Baltimore, MD is $58,930 per year, well above the national median of $45,330. The gap of 30.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,300 and $67,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,050 and the ninetieth at $85,420.
Employment stands at 630, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $36,820. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 379th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $37,300 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,930 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $67,020 | +47.8% |
| 90th | $85,420 | +88.4% |
| Mean | $55,600 | +22.7% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $36,820 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $58,930 buys what $56,124 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,124US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,930 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,050 to $85,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $36,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Skincare Specialists in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $58,930, or $28.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,330, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 30.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $85,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hagerstown, at $36,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 630 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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