How Much Does an Esthetician Make in Texas?
Estheticians provide skin care such as facials, rejuvenation treatments, microdermabrasion, hair removal, makeup application and foot soaks. They also offer expert individualized advice on skin care. Many employers include sales of retail products in the esthetician job description, and some employers have a sales quota the esthetician must meet. An esthetician in Texas generally makes a similar salary as the nationwide average salary for this occupation.
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Comparisons
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The average salary for an esthetician in Texas as of February 2011 was about $28,520 per year, according to CBSalary, a salary calculator affiliated with CareerBuilder.com. In comparison, the nationwide average salary for estheticians was $30,830 per year. The middle 50 percent of estheticians on the earnings scale in Texas were making $21,970 to $39,670 per year, compared with the nationwide middle 50 percent at $23,750 to $42,890.
Geography
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Esthetician salaries in Texas vary a great deal by city. Estheticians in Beaumont, for instance, had a median annual salary of $24,220 as of February 2011, while those in Fort Worth were making a median annual salary of $32,110, as determined by CBSalary. Estheticians in Houston had a median annual salary of $24,490 and in Marshall $26,840. CBSalary shows the median salary for estheticians at about $28,530 per year in west Texas, including cities such as Abilene, Amarillo and El Paso.
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Specifics
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The job search website Indeed.com lists job openings for estheticians in Texas in February 2011 at laser centers, spas, massage centers, fitness centers and with a fashion retailer. Some organizations advertise for estheticians to work in skin care product sales. Although the job postings generally do not provide salary information, full-time estheticians receive medical, dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacations, holidays and personal days; and an employer-matched savings plan. Some organizations provide profit sharing and merchandise discounts.
Requirements
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As in all states, estheticians in Texas must have a license to practice. Texas requires 750 hours of training along with passing a written and practical exam to obtain a license. Estheticians licensed in another state with similar or more stringent requirements are eligible for reciprocity.
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