Esthetician salary in New York

Estheticians in New York earn a median $42,910 a year. That's 5% below the national median, ranking New York #30 of 48 states.

Median pay
$42,910
Median hourly
$20.63
Typical range
$33,510–$77,550
Jobs
3,510

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for estheticians in New York
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$33,510$29,580
25th$36,780$36,040
Median$42,910$45,330
75th$63,280$59,700
90th (top earners)$77,550$82,050

Pay in New York metro areas

Median pay by metro area
Metro areaMedian payJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$46,4904,600

Compare other states

  1. 1Washington$79,320
  2. –District of Columbia$77,480
  3. 2Wyoming$62,400
  4. 3Montana$58,500
  5. 4Nebraska$58,420
  6. 5North Dakota$58,160
  7. 6Maine$55,850
  8. 7Colorado$54,500
  9. 8Oregon$52,110
  10. 9Delaware$50,820
  11. 10Arizona$50,470
  12. 11Texas$49,250
  13. 12Georgia$48,660
  14. 13Massachusetts$47,310
  15. 14New Mexico$47,230
  16. 15New Hampshire$46,890
  17. 16Maryland$46,590
  18. 17Wisconsin$46,220
  19. 18New Jersey$45,870
  20. 19Kansas$45,760
  21. 20Utah$45,490
  22. 21Illinois$45,330
  23. 22Michigan$45,240
  24. 23Missouri$45,200
  25. 24Indiana$44,450
  26. 25Minnesota$44,430
  27. 26Florida$43,880
  28. 27Rhode Island$43,880
  29. 28Connecticut$43,680
  30. 29Pennsylvania$43,620
  31. 30New York$42,910
  32. 31Alaska$41,240
  33. 32Mississippi$41,160
  34. 33South Carolina$39,670
  35. 34Virginia$39,350
  36. 35Alabama$39,260
  37. 36Ohio$39,150
  38. 37North Carolina$39,120
  39. 38California$38,770
  40. 39Nevada$38,660
  41. 40Kentucky$38,580
  42. 41South Dakota$38,230
  43. 42West Virginia$38,030
  44. 43Oklahoma$37,340
  45. 44Iowa$37,080
  46. 45Louisiana$36,890
  47. 46Tennessee$36,590
  48. 47Arkansas$36,520
  49. 48Idaho$34,130
  50. –Puerto Rico$23,440

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Frequently asked questions

How much do estheticians make in New York?

The median pay for estheticians in New York is $42,910 a year ($20.63 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,510, and the top 10% earn over $77,550.

Is New York a good state for estheticians?

New York ranks #30 of 48 states for median esthetician pay, 5% below the national median of $45,330. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can an esthetician earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become an esthetician covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Skincare Specialists, SOC 39-5094). Figures exclude self-employed workers.