Headline risk
1%
Very Low RiskSkincare specialists
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Task evidence
100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 41,560
Employment 2024
97.4K
Projected Change (2024–34)
6.7%
Openings (2024–34)
14.5K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Employment of skincare specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Sterilize equipment and clean work areas. AI use: 0%
- 2. Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions. AI use: 0%
- 3. Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens. AI use: 0%
- 4. Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided. AI use: 0%
- 5. Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance. AI use: 0%
- 6. Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks. AI use: 0%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Worker profile
Median age 38.2 · 113K employed
Under 25: 16% · 25–54: 68% · 55+: 16%
Related
No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.
Source coverage
11/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Skincare specialists provide cleansing and other face and body treatments to enhance a person’s appearance.
Skincare specialists usually work in salons and beauty and health spas, and some are self-employed. Part-time work is common, and work schedules may vary and include evenings and weekends.
Skincare specialists must complete a state-approved cosmetology or esthetician program and then pass a state exam for licensure.
The median hourly wage for skincare specialists was $19.98 in May 2024.
Employment of skincare specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.