Esthetician schools in Waterbury, CT
8 schools within 30 miles of Waterbury, CT offer esthetician programs, and one is in Waterbury itself. Estheticians in Connecticut earn a median $43,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in CT
- $43,680
What estheticians earn in Connecticut
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Esthetician salary in ConnecticutHow to become an esthetician
- Median pay
- $43,680
- $21.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,010–$87,240
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CT
- 660
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8.8%
- 14,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest esthetician schools to Waterbury?
The closest are Dolce The Academy (Waterbury, 3 mi), Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc (Seymour, 11 mi), and Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology (Wallingford, 13 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach esthetician.
How much do esthetician programs near Waterbury cost?
For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,271 to $34,436. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do estheticians make near Waterbury?
Across Connecticut, the median pay is $43,680 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a esthetician school in Waterbury?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Esthetician schools in nearby cities
- New Haven (18 mi)
- Middletown (20 mi)
- Torrington (20 mi)
- Hartford (23 mi)
- Danbury (25 mi)
- Bridgeport (27 mi)
- Stamford (42 mi)
- Northport, NY (48 mi)
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