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Esthetician salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$43,880median pay per year in Florida, or $21.10 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $27,860lowest 10% earn less
  2. $35,60025th percentile
  3. $43,880median
  4. $62,65075th percentile
  5. $83,990top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $45,330[3]

The median pay for estheticians in Florida was $43,880 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $1,450 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
5,270[4]
Rank by median pay
27 of 49[5]
Compared with US median
−3.2%[6]

How much do estheticians make in Florida?

Estheticians in Florida had a median wage of $43,880 a year, or $21.10 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was higher at $51,570 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for estheticians was $45,330[3]. Florida's median was $1,450 lower, which is 3.2% below the US figure[6]. Compared with all jobs in Florida, where the median was $47,880[8], estheticians earned $4,000 less[9]. Florida had the 27th highest median for this job out of 48 states and DC[5].

Pay spreads widely. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $27,860, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $83,990[2]. Among metro areas, Naples-Marco Island had the highest median at $63,630[10]. In the metro area figures, Jacksonville had a median of $49,700 and Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford had $40,690[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part time and full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners. It also leaves out bonuses and the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for estheticians in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$43,880[1]$45,330[3]
Median per hour$21.10[1]$21.79[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$27,860[2]$29,580[13]
Top 10% earn more than$83,990[2]$82,050[13]
Jobs5,270[4]72,890[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for estheticians, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL[11]$40,690780
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$43,920730
Jacksonville, FL$49,700660
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$45,810270
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$44,260200
Naples-Marco Island, FL$63,630200
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$43,880150
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$42,870120

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for estheticians in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$48,6602,230
Alabama$39,260590

Median pay for estheticians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for estheticians are projected to grow 8.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an esthetician make in Florida?
The median wage for estheticians in Florida was $43,880 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $51,570[7].
How much does an esthetician make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage was $21.10[1]. The 25th percentile was $17.11 an hour and the 75th percentile was $30.12[17].
Which city in Florida pays estheticians the most?
Naples-Marco Island had the highest median annual wage among Florida metro areas with a published figure, at $63,630[10].
Is Florida a good state for estheticians?
Florida had the 27th highest median annual wage for this job out of 48 states and DC[5]. Its median was $1,450 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an esthetician in Florida?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training needed[16]. This is a US figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Skincare Specialists in Florida was $43,880 per year and $21.10 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Skincare Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $27,860, 25th percentile $35,600, 75th percentile $62,650, 90th percentile $83,990. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Skincare Specialists in the US as a whole was $45,330 per year and $21.79 per hour, with about 72,890 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 5,270 people worked as Skincare Specialists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 27th highest median annual wage for Skincare Specialists out of the 48 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Skincare Specialists in Florida ($43,880) was $1,450 (3.2%) lower than the US median ($45,330). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Skincare Specialists in Florida was $51,570 per year and $24.79 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Skincare Specialists in Florida was $4,000 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 16 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Skincare Specialists, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $63,630. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Skincare Specialists in the US: 10th percentile $29,580, 25th percentile $36,040, 75th percentile $59,700, 90th percentile $82,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Skincare Specialists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $48,660; Alabama $39,260. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Skincare Specialists is projected to grow 8.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 14,200 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Skincare Specialists: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Skincare Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $13.40, 25th percentile $17.11, 75th percentile $30.12, 90th percentile $40.38. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.