San Diego Esthetician Salary
Estheticians are trained in the cosmetic treatment of facial skin. Estheticians working in San Diego are required to be licensed by the state of California. Many estheticians work in salons and day spas. San Diego-based estheticians earn an average of $27,000 per year.
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Definition
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Estheticians are skin care specialists trained in the cosmetic treatment of facial skin. They typically work in salons and day spas providing services such as facials, waxing, extracting pore blockages and recommending products and treatments. Estheticians are not doctors and cannot prescribe medications or diagnose skin conditions.
Duties and Environment
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Daily functions of an esthetician may include performing facials, removing unwanted facial hair, discussing skin care with clients, extracting blackheads and sterilizing equipment. While many work in salons and day spas, estheticians may also be employed as educators, makeup artists and sales representatives for product companies. For those who work in salons and spas, evening and weekend hours may be expected.
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Qualifications
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According to the California Employment Development Department, the state of California requires estheticians to complete a 600-hour course in skin care from a school approved by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology. They must then pass a written and practical examination administered by the Bureau before they are licensed. Estheticians must be licensed in the state where they work.
Salary Information
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According to Indeed.com, the average salary for an esthetician in San Diego is $27,000, compared to a national average of $31,000. The website also notes that esthetician salaries are 53 percent lower than the average salaries for all posted jobs nationwide.
Salary Trends
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Indeed.com provides national salary trends for estheticians. Both in San Diego and nationwide, salaries spiked in mid-2009 and then fell significantly by the end of the year. 2010 data shows salaries lower than before the 2009 spike. This may be due to current economic conditions with fewer people having disposable income for “luxury” services.
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