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Jobs / Food service, cleaning, and personal care / 39-5094.00

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

US jobs
72,890
Median wage
$45,330 a year
Job family
Food service, cleaning, and personal care

Can agents do the work of skincare specialists?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Food service, cleaning, and personal care: Not yet (first measured in the last 12 months)

Direct benchmarks exist, but agents complete less than 20% of their tasks.

Evidence: BEHAVIOR Challenge 2025, 12.4% of tasks fully completed (Full task success rate).

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 42%Apply hygienic or cosmetic agents to skin or hairNot measured
  • 12%Evaluate patient or client condition or treatment optionsNot measured
  • 11%Advise patients or clients on medical issuesNot measured
  • 7%Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areasNot measured
  • 7%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
  • 6%Maintain current knowledge in area of expertiseNot measured
  • 5%Administer therapeutic treatmentsNot measured
  • 4%Confer with healthcare or other professionals about patient careNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in food service, cleaning, and personal care, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  • Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
  • Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  • Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
  • Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
  • Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
  • Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
  • Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
Other job titles for this occupation (27)

Aesthetician · Clinical Esthetician · Electrologist · Esthetician · Facialist · Medical Esthetician · Skin Therapist · Skincare Specialist · Skincare Therapist · Spa Technician (Spa Tech) · Aesthetic RN Injector (Aesthetic Registered Nurse Injector) · Beautician · Beauty Therapist · Brow Waxing Expert · Electrolysis Needle Operator · Electrolysis Operator · Electrolysist · Facial Operator · Image Consultant · Licensed Aesthetician · Licensed Esthetician · Master Esthetician · Medical Aesthetician · Removal Technician (Removal Tech) · Skincare Technician (Skincare Tech) · Spa Therapist · Waxing Specialist