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

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

How does experience change An Esthetican's salary?

An Esthetican's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,467 for beginners, reaching about $51,924 at mid-level, and approach $54,850 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Esthetican?

Esthetican salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Esthetican roles are District of Columbia $66,640, California $66,387, Massachusetts $65,503. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Esthetican Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Esthetican make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Esthetican in New Mexico is $55,746 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,078
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,261 to $62,201
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,535

10% $39,535

50% (Median) $55,746

90% $68,078

Esthetican Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,201	$5,183	$1,196	$30
Average	$55,746	$4,646	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$47,261	$3,938	$909	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Esthetican Salaries

An Esthetican'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 Esthetican Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Esthetican'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): $50,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,195
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,924
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,944
Expert (over 8 years): $54,850

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Esthetican	less than 1 year	$50,467
Early Career Level Esthetican	1-2 years	$51,195
Mid-Level Level Esthetican	2-4 years	$51,924
Senior-Level Level Esthetican	5-8 years	$52,944
Expert Level Esthetican	over 8 years	$54,850

How Do Esthetican 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 Estheticans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,640.
California: $66,387.
Massachusetts: $65,503.

District of Columbia $66,640 California $66,387 Massachusetts $65,503 Washington $65,262 New Jersey $65,238 Alaska $65,154 Connecticut $64,323 New York $63,986

Hawaii $62,908 Rhode Island $62,403 Maryland $62,060 Minnesota $61,590 Colorado $61,410 Illinois $61,350 Oregon $61,121 Delaware $60,952

New Hampshire $60,846 Virginia $60,609 Pennsylvania $59,917 Nevada $59,568 North Dakota $59,454 Michigan $59,273 Wisconsin $59,207 Vermont $59,075

Texas $58,707 Maine $58,683 Arizona $58,647 Ohio $58,605 Georgia $58,051 Indiana $57,774 Wyoming $57,720 Utah $57,636

Iowa $57,600 Kansas $57,311 Louisiana $57,227 North Carolina $57,197 Missouri $57,185 Florida $56,950 Montana $56,823 Nebraska $56,703

Kentucky $56,637 South Carolina $56,396 Tennessee $56,246 Idaho $56,185 New Mexico $55,746 Oklahoma $55,650 Alabama $55,295 South Dakota $54,699

Arkansas $54,374 West Virginia $54,199 Mississippi $53,676

Top Paying Cities for Esthetican

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: $56,340
Belen: $56,026
Bernalillo: $56,439

Algodones, NM $56,340

Belen, NM $56,026

Bernalillo, NM $56,439

Bluewater, NM $55,254

Bosque, NM $55,614

Casa Blanca, NM $55,740

Cedar Crest, NM $56,486

Cedarvale, NM $54,272

Cerrillos, NM $56,381

Claunch, NM $54,070

Coyote, NM $55,550

Cuba, NM $55,461

Cubero, NM $55,863

Edgewood, NM $56,234

Estancia, NM $55,564

Gallina, NM $55,259

Counselor, NM $55,294

Grants, NM $55,191

Milan, NM $55,412

Isleta, NM $56,536

Jarales, NM $55,972

Jemez Pueblo, NM $56,069

Jemez Springs, NM $55,896

Laguna, NM $56,137

La Jara, NM $55,399

La Joya, NM $55,271

Lindrith, NM $55,204

Los Lunas, NM $56,323

Mcintosh, NM $55,870

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $55,498

Moriarty, NM $55,682

Mountainair, NM $55,081

Nageezi, NM $55,220

New Laguna, NM $55,836

Paguate, NM $55,874

Pena Blanca, NM $56,498

Peralta, NM $56,412

Placitas, NM $56,441

Ponderosa, NM $55,998

Prewitt, NM $55,238

Regina, NM $55,276

Sandia Park, NM $56,344

Corrales, NM $56,557

San Fidel, NM $55,535

San Rafael, NM $55,299

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $56,345

San Ysidro, NM $56,269

Stanley, NM $55,674

Tijeras, NM $56,352

Tome, NM $56,247

Torreon, NM $56,060

Veguita, NM $55,610

Willard, NM $54,982

Youngsville, NM $55,566

Bosque Farms, NM $56,515

Clines Corners, NM $55,337

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $56,388

Cochiti Lake, NM $56,461

Albuquerque, NM $56,589

Kirtland Afb, NM $56,589

Rio Rancho, NM $56,496

Gallup, NM $55,318

Brimhall, NM $55,161

Church Rock, NM $55,187

Continental Divide, NM $55,148

Crownpoint, NM $55,194

Fence Lake, NM $54,947

Fort Wingate, NM $55,168

Gamerco, NM $55,260

Mentmore, NM $55,175

Mexican Springs, NM $55,168

Ramah, NM $55,067

Rehoboth, NM $55,205

Thoreau, NM $55,208

Tohatchi, NM $55,157

Vanderwagen, NM $55,168

Zuni, NM $55,155

Navajo, NM $55,230

Jamestown, NM $55,093

Pinehill, NM $55,024

Sheep Springs, NM $55,217

Smith Lake, NM $55,423

Yatahey, NM $55,197

Farmington, NM $55,463

Aztec, NM $55,565

Blanco, NM $55,306

Bloomfield, NM $55,240

Flora Vista, NM $55,520

Fruitland, NM $55,173

Kirtland, NM $55,520

La Plata, NM $55,540

Navajo Dam, NM $55,516

Shiprock, NM $55,439

Waterflow, NM $55,410

Newcomb, NM $55,183

Sanostee, NM $55,218

Santa Fe, NM $56,878

Abiquiu, NM $55,322

Alcalde, NM $56,285

Amalia, NM $55,238

Arroyo Hondo, NM $55,160

Arroyo Seco, NM $55,224

Canjilon, NM $55,151

Canones, NM $55,653

Carson, NM $55,371

Cebolla, NM $55,183

Cerro, NM $55,200

Chama, NM $55,425

Chamisal, NM $56,136

Chimayo, NM $56,530

Cordova, NM $56,435

Costilla, NM $55,469

Taos Ski Valley, NM $55,049

Dixon, NM $56,083

Dulce, NM $55,424

El Prado, NM $55,272

El Rito, NM $55,526

Embudo, NM $55,794

Espanola, NM $56,462

Glorieta, NM $56,659

Hernandez, NM $55,937

Ilfeld, NM $56,136

La Madera, NM $55,428

Lamy, NM $56,443

Llano, NM $56,022

Los Alamos, NM $56,576

White Rock, NM $56,683

Medanales, NM $55,999

Ojo Caliente, NM $55,670

Los Ojos, NM $55,289

Pecos, NM $56,482

Penasco, NM $55,814

Petaca, NM $55,100

Questa, NM $55,258

Ranchos De Taos, NM $55,549

Red River, NM $55,100

Ribera, NM $55,455

Rowe, NM $56,189

San Cristobal, NM $55,099

San Jose, NM $56,050

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $56,324

Santa Cruz, NM $56,511

Serafina, NM $55,315

Taos, NM $55,241

Tererro, NM $56,663

Tesuque, NM $56,878

Tierra Amarilla, NM $55,241

Trampas, NM $55,768

Tres Piedras, NM $55,085

Truchas, NM $56,277

Vadito, NM $55,741

Valdez, NM $55,140

Vallecitos, NM $55,097

Velarde, NM $55,998

Villanueva, NM $55,348

Spaceport City, NM $54,219

Las Vegas, NM $54,878

Angel Fire, NM $55,040

Anton Chico, NM $54,783

Buena Vista, NM $55,286

Chacon, NM $55,325

Cimarron, NM $54,954

Cleveland, NM $55,718

Eagle Nest, NM $54,996

Guadalupita, NM $55,241

Holman, NM $55,576

La Loma, NM $54,691

Maxwell, NM $54,973

Miami, NM $54,854

Mills, NM $54,659

Montezuma, NM $56,001

Mora, NM $55,796

Mosquero, NM $54,612

Ocate, NM $54,914

Ojo Feliz, NM $55,058

Rainsville, NM $55,300

Raton, NM $55,111

Rociada, NM $56,029

Roy, NM $54,671

Sapello, NM $55,543

Solano, NM $54,604

Springer, NM $54,830

Ute Park, NM $54,980

Valmora, NM $54,832

Wagon Mound, NM $54,769

Watrous, NM $54,851

Socorro, NM $54,724

Aragon, NM $54,889

Datil, NM $54,663

Lemitar, NM $54,978

Luna, NM $54,987

Magdalena, NM $54,667

Pie Town, NM $54,849

Polvadera, NM $55,111

Quemado, NM $54,963

Reserve, NM $54,864

San Acacia, NM $55,201

San Antonio, NM $54,421

Truth Or Consequences, NM $54,409

Arrey, NM $54,400

Caballo, NM $54,438

Derry, NM $54,161

Elephant Butte, NM $54,551

Garfield, NM $54,004

Hatch, NM $53,138

Monticello, NM $54,406

Rincon, NM $52,832

Salem, NM $53,835

Williamsburg, NM $54,478

Winston, NM $54,446

Las Cruces, NM $52,141

White Sands Missile Range, NM $52,312

Santa Teresa, NM $52,692

Playas, NM $54,661

Animas, NM $54,795

Anthony, NM $52,680

Arenas Valley, NM $54,698

Bayard, NM $54,648

Berino, NM $52,441

Buckhorn, NM $54,704

Santa Clara, NM $54,743

Chamberino, NM $52,495

Cliff, NM $54,641

Columbus, NM $54,494

Deming, NM $54,507

Dona Ana, NM $52,143

Fairacres, NM $52,299

Faywood, NM $54,482

Fort Bayard, NM $54,691

Gila, NM $54,560

Glenwood, NM $54,603

Hachita, NM $54,494

Hanover, NM $54,506

Hillsboro, NM $54,394

Hurley, NM $54,611

La Mesa, NM $53,138

Lordsburg, NM $54,621

Mesilla, NM $52,142

Mesilla Park, NM $52,147

Mesquite, NM $52,192

Mimbres, NM $54,549

Mule Creek, NM $54,696

Organ, NM $52,175

Pinos Altos, NM $54,640

Radium Springs, NM $52,163

Redrock, NM $54,501

Rodeo, NM $54,864

San Miguel, NM $52,172

Silver City, NM $54,640

Sunland Park, NM $52,412

Tyrone, NM $54,802

Vado, NM $52,213

Chaparral, NM $52,872

Clovis, NM $54,536

Cannon Afb, NM $54,415

Broadview, NM $54,377

Causey, NM $54,284

Crossroads, NM $54,155

Dora, NM $54,412

Elida, NM $54,187

Floyd, NM $54,318

Fort Sumner, NM $54,275

Grady, NM $54,429

House, NM $54,385

Kenna, NM $54,187

Lingo, NM $54,280

Melrose, NM $54,394

Milnesand, NM $54,166

Pep, NM $54,240

Portales, NM $54,438

Rogers, NM $54,255

Saint Vrain, NM $54,429

Taiban, NM $54,256

Texico, NM $54,450

Yeso, NM $54,059

Roswell, NM $54,122

Artesia, NM $54,229

Caprock, NM $54,119

Carlsbad, NM $54,264

Dexter, NM $54,160

Eunice, NM $54,312

Hagerman, NM $54,187

Hobbs, NM $54,392

Hope, NM $53,989

Jal, NM $54,249

Lake Arthur, NM $54,098

Lakewood, NM $54,178

Loco Hills, NM $54,278

Loving, NM $54,250

Lovington, NM $54,340

Mcdonald, NM $54,191

Malaga, NM $54,197

Maljamar, NM $54,145

Monument, NM $54,272

Tatum, NM $54,226

Whites City, NM $54,317

Carrizozo, NM $53,865

Alamogordo, NM $53,694

Alto, NM $53,873

Bent, NM $53,704

Capitan, NM $53,748

Cloudcroft, NM $53,698

Corona, NM $54,099

Encino, NM $54,534

Fort Stanton, NM $53,771

Glencoe, NM $53,732

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $53,688

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $53,688

Hondo, NM $53,782

La Luz, NM $53,688

Lincoln, NM $53,625

Mayhill, NM $53,809

Mescalero, NM $53,712

Nogal, NM $53,942

Orogrande, NM $53,715

Picacho, NM $53,770

Pinon, NM $53,972

Ruidoso, NM $53,975

Ruidoso Downs, NM $53,902

Sacramento, NM $53,736

San Patricio, NM $53,800

Sunspot, NM $53,688

Timberon, NM $53,804

Tinnie, NM $53,739

Tularosa, NM $53,723

Vaughn, NM $54,314

Weed, NM $53,803

Tucumcari, NM $54,584

Amistad, NM $54,513

Bard, NM $54,426

Capulin, NM $55,043

Clayton, NM $54,619

Conchas Dam, NM $54,669

Cuervo, NM $54,406

Des Moines, NM $54,825

Folsom, NM $54,910

Garita, NM $54,564

Gladstone, NM $54,674

Grenville, NM $54,663

Logan, NM $54,582

Mcalister, NM $54,413

Nara Visa, NM $54,453

Newkirk, NM $54,513

Quay, NM $54,544

San Jon, NM $54,486

Santa Rosa, NM $54,544

Sedan, NM $54,563

Trementina, NM $54,561

Esthetican Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Esthetican'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.

$47,261

Average $55,746/year

$62,201

$3,938

Average $4,646/month

$5,183

$909

Average $1,072/week

$1,196

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,201	$5,183	$1,196	$30
Average	$55,746	$4,646	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$47,261	$3,938	$909	$23

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