Esthetician schools in Milwaukee, WI
5 schools within 30 miles of Milwaukee, WI offer esthetician programs, and 3 are in Milwaukee itself. Estheticians in Wisconsin earn a median $46,220 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in WI
- $46,220
5 esthetician schools within 30 mi of Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · 2.7 mi · Public
- Esthetician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +36
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee, WI · 3.6 mi · Private
- Esthetician
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +2
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Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · 15 mi · Public
- Esthetician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
What estheticians earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $46,220
- $22.22 an hour
- Typical range
- $22,830–$65,590
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 1,190
- 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 Milwaukee?
The closest are Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee, 3 mi), The Institute of Beauty and Wellness (Milwaukee, 4 mi), and VICI Beauty School (Greenfield, 8 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach esthetician.
How much do esthetician programs near Milwaukee cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $9,112 to $16,101. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do estheticians make near Milwaukee?
Across Wisconsin, the median pay is $46,220 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 Milwaukee?
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
- Muskego (16 mi)
- Racine (25 mi)
- West Bend (27 mi)
- Kenosha (33 mi)
- Round Lake Beach, IL (47 mi)
- Waukegan, IL (48 mi)
- Janesville (59 mi)
- Crystal Lake, IL (60 mi)