Esthetician schools in Portland, OR
8 schools within 30 miles of Portland, OR offer esthetician programs, and 2 are in Portland itself. Estheticians in Oregon earn a median $52,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in OR
- $52,110
What estheticians earn in Oregon
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $52,110
- $25.05 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,900–$105,660
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OR
- 1,070
- 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 Portland?
The closest are Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology (Portland, under 1 mile), Aveda Institute-Portland (Portland, 2 mi), and Northwest College-Clackamas (Happy Valley, 8 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach esthetician.
How much do esthetician programs near Portland cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $11,362 to $29,529. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do estheticians make near Portland?
Across Oregon, the median pay is $52,110 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 Portland?
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
- Wilsonville (17 mi)
- Forest Grove (22 mi)
- McMinnville (35 mi)
- Keizer (41 mi)
- Salem (46 mi)
- Albany (67 mi)
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