SOC 39-5094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Skincare Specialists — Waco
Waco, TX · 8 metro areas compared
In Waco, TX the median wage for Skincare Specialists reaches $60,460 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Waco, TX the median wage for Skincare Specialists reaches $60,460 a year. That is 33.4% more than the national median of $45,330. Pay ranges from under $30,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,360 to $84,370.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $54,850. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $43,360 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,460 | +33.4% |
| 75th | $84,370 | +86.1% |
| 90th | $120,030 | +164.8% |
| Mean | $66,840 | +47.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $54,850 | 740 | |
| 2 | San Antonio | $54,400 | 640 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $54,290 | 1,620 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $50,980 | 120 | |
| 5 | Houston | $48,250 | 1,660 | |
| 6 | El Paso | $43,690 | 140 | |
| 7 | Killeen | $41,440 | 60 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $40,390 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waco run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,460 goes as far as $62,266 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,266US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,460 a year, 33.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,250 to $120,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $54,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Skincare Specialists in Waco, TX?
The median annual wage is $60,460, or $29.07 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 Waco, TX is 33.4% 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 Waco, TX earns more than $120,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,250 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 Austin, at $54,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Waco, TX. 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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