SOC 39-5094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Skincare Specialists — Springfield
Springfield, MO · 3 metro areas compared
At $44,620, median pay for Skincare Specialists in Springfield, MO tracks the national median of $45,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,620, median pay for Skincare Specialists in Springfield, MO tracks the national median of $45,330 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,430 and $72,800. The lowest tenth earn under $32,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $74,340.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 300th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,960 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $37,430 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $44,620 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $72,800 | +60.6% |
| 90th | $74,340 | +64.0% |
| Mean | $51,570 | +13.8% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $46,920 | 490 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $45,590 | 620 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $45,000 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,620 goes as far as $49,141 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,141US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,620 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,960 to $74,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $46,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Skincare Specialists in Springfield, MO?
The median annual wage is $44,620, or $21.45 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 Springfield, MO is 1.6% 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 Springfield, MO earns more than $74,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,960 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 Kansas City, at $46,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MO. 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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