SOC 39-5094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Skincare Specialists — San Jose
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Skincare Specialists in San Jose, CA is $43,420 per year, close to the national median of $45,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Skincare Specialists in San Jose, CA is $43,420 per year, close to the national median of $45,330 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,970 and $56,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,370 and the ninetieth at $80,530.
Employment stands at 500, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $52,350. Of the 574 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 559th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,370 | −10.9% |
| 25th | $40,970 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $43,420 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $56,060 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $80,530 | +77.7% |
| Mean | $51,810 | +14.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $52,350 | 1,920 | |
| 2 | Salinas | $50,640 | 90 | |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $45,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Visalia | $44,910 | 50 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $44,230 | 1,000 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $41,960 | — | |
| 7 | Fresno | $40,360 | 220 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $39,120 | 90 | |
| 9 | Napa | $39,020 | 90 | |
| 10 | Vallejo | $39,000 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Jose run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $43,420 buys what $39,223 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,223US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,420 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,370 to $80,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $52,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Skincare Specialists in San Jose, CA?
The median annual wage is $43,420, or $20.87 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 San Jose, CA is 4.2% lower. 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 San Jose, CA earns more than $80,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,370 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 San Francisco, at $52,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in San Jose, CA. 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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