What are the main factors that influence an Aesthetic Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aesthetic Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Aesthetic Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aesthetic Assistant's salary?

An Aesthetic Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $30,514 for beginners, reaching about $31,702 at mid-level, and approach $32,407 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aesthetic Assistant?

Aesthetic Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aesthetic Assistant roles are District of Columbia $38,178, California $38,033, Massachusetts $37,526. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aesthetic Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Aesthetic Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Aesthetic Injector: $247,494; Aesthetic Doctor: $187,303; Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner: $130,678; Aesthetic PA: $113,420; Aesthetic Practitioner: $108,782.

Aesthetic Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Aesthetic Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aesthetic Assistant in New Mexico is $31,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, an Aesthetic Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $35,169
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,200 to $33,629
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,709

10% $26,709

50% (Median) $31,937

90% $35,169

Aesthetic Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,629	$2,802	$647	$16
Average	$31,937	$2,661	$614	$15
25th Percentile	$29,200	$2,433	$562	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Aesthetic Assistant Salaries

An Aesthetic Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aesthetic Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aesthetic Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,514
Early Career (1-2 years): $30,611
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $31,702
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $32,360
Expert (over 8 years): $32,407

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aesthetic Assistant	less than 1 year	$30,514
Early Career Level Aesthetic Assistant	1-2 years	$30,611
Mid-Level Level Aesthetic Assistant	2-4 years	$31,702
Senior-Level Level Aesthetic Assistant	5-8 years	$32,360
Expert Level Aesthetic Assistant	over 8 years	$32,407

How Do Aesthetic Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aesthetic Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,178.
California: $38,033.
Massachusetts: $37,526.

District of Columbia $38,178 California $38,033 Massachusetts $37,526 Washington $37,388 New Jersey $37,374 Alaska $37,326 Connecticut $36,850 New York $36,657

Hawaii $36,040 Rhode Island $35,750 Maryland $35,554 Minnesota $35,285 Colorado $35,181 Illinois $35,147 Oregon $35,016 Delaware $34,919

New Hampshire $34,859 Virginia $34,723 Pennsylvania $34,326 Nevada $34,126 North Dakota $34,061 Michigan $33,957 Wisconsin $33,919 Vermont $33,843

Texas $33,633 Maine $33,619 Arizona $33,599 Ohio $33,574 Georgia $33,257 Indiana $33,099 Wyoming $33,068 Utah $33,019

Iowa $32,999 Kansas $32,833 Louisiana $32,785 North Carolina $32,768 Missouri $32,761 Florida $32,626 Montana $32,554 Nebraska $32,485

Kentucky $32,447 South Carolina $32,309 Tennessee $32,223 Idaho $32,188 New Mexico $31,937 Oklahoma $31,881 Alabama $31,678 South Dakota $31,337

Arkansas $31,150 West Virginia $31,050 Mississippi $30,750

Top Paying Cities for Aesthetic Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $32,277
Belen: $32,097
Bernalillo: $32,334

Algodones, NM $32,277

Belen, NM $32,097

Bernalillo, NM $32,334

Bluewater, NM $31,655

Bosque, NM $31,861

Casa Blanca, NM $31,933

Cedar Crest, NM $32,361

Cedarvale, NM $31,092

Cerrillos, NM $32,300

Claunch, NM $30,977

Coyote, NM $31,824

Cuba, NM $31,773

Cubero, NM $32,004

Edgewood, NM $32,216

Estancia, NM $31,832

Gallina, NM $31,658

Counselor, NM $31,677

Grants, NM $31,619

Milan, NM $31,745

Isleta, NM $32,389

Jarales, NM $32,066

Jemez Pueblo, NM $32,121

Jemez Springs, NM $32,022

Laguna, NM $32,160

La Jara, NM $31,738

La Joya, NM $31,664

Lindrith, NM $31,626

Los Lunas, NM $32,267

Mcintosh, NM $32,007

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $31,794

Moriarty, NM $31,900

Mountainair, NM $31,556

Nageezi, NM $31,635

New Laguna, NM $31,988

Paguate, NM $32,010

Pena Blanca, NM $32,368

Peralta, NM $32,318

Placitas, NM $32,334

Ponderosa, NM $32,081

Prewitt, NM $31,645

Regina, NM $31,667

Sandia Park, NM $32,279

Corrales, NM $32,401

San Fidel, NM $31,816

San Rafael, NM $31,680

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $32,280

San Ysidro, NM $32,236

Stanley, NM $31,895

Tijeras, NM $32,283

Tome, NM $32,224

Torreon, NM $32,117

Veguita, NM $31,859

Willard, NM $31,499

Youngsville, NM $31,833

Bosque Farms, NM $32,377

Clines Corners, NM $31,702

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $32,304

Cochiti Lake, NM $32,346

Albuquerque, NM $32,419

Kirtland Afb, NM $32,419

Rio Rancho, NM $32,366

Gallup, NM $31,691

Brimhall, NM $31,601

Church Rock, NM $31,616

Continental Divide, NM $31,594

Crownpoint, NM $31,620

Fence Lake, NM $31,479

Fort Wingate, NM $31,605

Gamerco, NM $31,658

Mentmore, NM $31,609

Mexican Springs, NM $31,606

Ramah, NM $31,548

Rehoboth, NM $31,627

Thoreau, NM $31,628

Tohatchi, NM $31,599

Vanderwagen, NM $31,606

Zuni, NM $31,598

Navajo, NM $31,641

Jamestown, NM $31,562

Pinehill, NM $31,523

Sheep Springs, NM $31,633

Smith Lake, NM $31,751

Yatahey, NM $31,622

Farmington, NM $31,774

Aztec, NM $31,833

Blanco, NM $31,684

Bloomfield, NM $31,647

Flora Vista, NM $31,807

Fruitland, NM $31,608

Kirtland, NM $31,807

La Plata, NM $31,819

Navajo Dam, NM $31,805

Shiprock, NM $31,760

Waterflow, NM $31,744

Newcomb, NM $31,614

Sanostee, NM $31,634

Santa Fe, NM $32,585

Abiquiu, NM $31,693

Alcalde, NM $32,246

Amalia, NM $31,645

Arroyo Hondo, NM $31,601

Arroyo Seco, NM $31,637

Canjilon, NM $31,596

Canones, NM $31,883

Carson, NM $31,722

Cebolla, NM $31,614

Cerro, NM $31,623

Chama, NM $31,753

Chamisal, NM $32,160

Chimayo, NM $32,386

Cordova, NM $32,331

Costilla, NM $31,778

Taos Ski Valley, NM $31,537

Dixon, NM $32,129

Dulce, NM $31,752

El Prado, NM $31,665

El Rito, NM $31,810

Embudo, NM $31,964

Espanola, NM $32,347

Glorieta, NM $32,459

Hernandez, NM $32,046

Ilfeld, NM $32,160

La Madera, NM $31,755

Lamy, NM $32,336

Llano, NM $32,095

Los Alamos, NM $32,412

White Rock, NM $32,473

Medanales, NM $32,081

Ojo Caliente, NM $31,893

Los Ojos, NM $31,675

Pecos, NM $32,358

Penasco, NM $31,976

Petaca, NM $31,566

Questa, NM $31,657

Ranchos De Taos, NM $31,824

Red River, NM $31,567

Ribera, NM $31,770

Rowe, NM $32,190

San Cristobal, NM $31,566

San Jose, NM $32,111

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $32,268

Santa Cruz, NM $32,375

Serafina, NM $31,689

Taos, NM $31,647

Tererro, NM $32,462

Tesuque, NM $32,585

Tierra Amarilla, NM $31,647

Trampas, NM $31,949

Tres Piedras, NM $31,558

Truchas, NM $32,241

Vadito, NM $31,933

Valdez, NM $31,589

Vallecitos, NM $31,565

Velarde, NM $32,081

Villanueva, NM $31,708

Spaceport City, NM $31,062

Las Vegas, NM $31,439

Angel Fire, NM $31,532

Anton Chico, NM $31,385

Buena Vista, NM $31,673

Chacon, NM $31,696

Cimarron, NM $31,483

Cleveland, NM $31,920

Eagle Nest, NM $31,507

Guadalupita, NM $31,647

Holman, NM $31,839

La Loma, NM $31,332

Maxwell, NM $31,493

Miami, NM $31,426

Mills, NM $31,314

Montezuma, NM $32,082

Mora, NM $31,965

Mosquero, NM $31,287

Ocate, NM $31,460

Ojo Feliz, NM $31,542

Rainsville, NM $31,681

Raton, NM $31,573

Rociada, NM $32,099

Roy, NM $31,321

Sapello, NM $31,820

Solano, NM $31,282

Springer, NM $31,412

Ute Park, NM $31,498

Valmora, NM $31,413

Wagon Mound, NM $31,377

Watrous, NM $31,423

Socorro, NM $31,351

Aragon, NM $31,446

Datil, NM $31,316

Lemitar, NM $31,497

Luna, NM $31,501

Magdalena, NM $31,318

Pie Town, NM $31,423

Polvadera, NM $31,572

Quemado, NM $31,488

Reserve, NM $31,431

San Acacia, NM $31,625

San Antonio, NM $31,177

Truth Or Consequences, NM $31,171

Arrey, NM $31,166

Caballo, NM $31,187

Derry, NM $31,028

Elephant Butte, NM $31,252

Garfield, NM $30,938

Hatch, NM $30,443

Monticello, NM $31,169

Rincon, NM $30,267

Salem, NM $30,842

Williamsburg, NM $31,210

Winston, NM $31,192

Las Cruces, NM $29,871

White Sands Missile Range, NM $29,969

Santa Teresa, NM $30,187

Playas, NM $31,315

Animas, NM $31,392

Anthony, NM $30,180

Arenas Valley, NM $31,336

Bayard, NM $31,307

Berino, NM $30,043

Buckhorn, NM $31,340

Santa Clara, NM $31,362

Chamberino, NM $30,074

Cliff, NM $31,304

Columbus, NM $31,219

Deming, NM $31,227

Dona Ana, NM $29,872

Fairacres, NM $29,961

Faywood, NM $31,212

Fort Bayard, NM $31,332

Gila, NM $31,257

Glenwood, NM $31,282

Hachita, NM $31,219

Hanover, NM $31,226

Hillsboro, NM $31,162

Hurley, NM $31,286

La Mesa, NM $30,443

Lordsburg, NM $31,292

Mesilla, NM $29,872

Mesilla Park, NM $29,875

Mesquite, NM $29,900

Mimbres, NM $31,251

Mule Creek, NM $31,335

Organ, NM $29,890

Pinos Altos, NM $31,303

Radium Springs, NM $29,884

Redrock, NM $31,223

Rodeo, NM $31,431

San Miguel, NM $29,889

Silver City, NM $31,303

Sunland Park, NM $30,026

Tyrone, NM $31,396

Vado, NM $29,913

Chaparral, NM $30,290

Clovis, NM $31,243

Cannon Afb, NM $31,174

Broadview, NM $31,152

Causey, NM $31,099

Crossroads, NM $31,025

Dora, NM $31,172

Elida, NM $31,043

Floyd, NM $31,119

Fort Sumner, NM $31,094

Grady, NM $31,182

House, NM $31,157

Kenna, NM $31,044

Lingo, NM $31,097

Melrose, NM $31,162

Milnesand, NM $31,031

Pep, NM $31,074

Portales, NM $31,187

Rogers, NM $31,082

Saint Vrain, NM $31,182

Taiban, NM $31,083

Texico, NM $31,194

Yeso, NM $30,970

Roswell, NM $31,006

Artesia, NM $31,067

Caprock, NM $31,004

Carlsbad, NM $31,088

Dexter, NM $31,028

Eunice, NM $31,115

Hagerman, NM $31,044

Hobbs, NM $31,161

Hope, NM $30,930

Jal, NM $31,079

Lake Arthur, NM $30,992

Lakewood, NM $31,038

Loco Hills, NM $31,096

Loving, NM $31,080

Lovington, NM $31,131

Mcdonald, NM $31,046

Malaga, NM $31,049

Maljamar, NM $31,019

Monument, NM $31,092

Tatum, NM $31,066

Whites City, NM $31,118

Carrizozo, NM $30,859

Alamogordo, NM $30,761

Alto, NM $30,864

Bent, NM $30,767

Capitan, NM $30,792

Cloudcroft, NM $30,763

Corona, NM $30,993

Encino, NM $31,242

Fort Stanton, NM $30,805

Glencoe, NM $30,783

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $30,757

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $30,757

Hondo, NM $30,811

La Luz, NM $30,757

Lincoln, NM $30,721

Mayhill, NM $30,827

Mescalero, NM $30,771

Nogal, NM $30,903

Orogrande, NM $30,773

Picacho, NM $30,805

Pinon, NM $30,920

Ruidoso, NM $30,922

Ruidoso Downs, NM $30,880

Sacramento, NM $30,785

San Patricio, NM $30,821

Sunspot, NM $30,757

Timberon, NM $30,824

Tinnie, NM $30,787

Tularosa, NM $30,778

Vaughn, NM $31,116

Weed, NM $30,823

Tucumcari, NM $31,271

Amistad, NM $31,230

Bard, NM $31,180

Capulin, NM $31,533

Clayton, NM $31,291

Conchas Dam, NM $31,319

Cuervo, NM $31,169

Des Moines, NM $31,409

Folsom, NM $31,458

Garita, NM $31,259

Gladstone, NM $31,322

Grenville, NM $31,316

Logan, NM $31,270

Mcalister, NM $31,173

Nara Visa, NM $31,196

Newkirk, NM $31,230

Quay, NM $31,248

San Jon, NM $31,215

Santa Rosa, NM $31,248

Sedan, NM $31,259

Trementina, NM $31,258

Aesthetic Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aesthetic Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, Aesthetic Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Aesthetic Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Aesthetic Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$44,711	$21.0	40%

Aesthetic Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aesthetic Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$29,200

Average $31,937/year

$33,629

$2,433

Average $2,661/month

$2,802

$562

Average $614/week

$647

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,629	$2,802	$647	$16
Average	$31,937	$2,661	$614	$15
25th Percentile	$29,200	$2,433	$562	$14

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