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

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

How does experience change An Esthetician's salary?

An Esthetician's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,399 for beginners, reaching about $58,028 at mid-level, and approach $61,297 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Esthetician?

Esthetician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Esthetician roles are District of Columbia $63,799, California $63,557, Massachusetts $62,709. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Esthetician roles make?

Salaries for Esthetician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Esthetician: $396,940; Oncology Esthetician: $68,562; Clinical Esthetician: $60,000; Medical Esthetician: $59,938; Licensed Esthetician: $55,988.

Esthetician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Esthetician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Esthetician in Delaware is $58,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,401
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,627 to $65,706
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,951

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Esthetician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,706	$5,476	$1,264	$32
Average	$58,353	$4,863	$1,122	$28
25th Percentile	$46,627	$3,886	$897	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Esthetician Salaries

An Esthetician'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 Esthetician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Esthetician'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): $56,399
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,213
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,028
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,168
Expert (over 8 years): $61,297

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Esthetician	$56,399
Intermediate Level Esthetician	$57,213
Senior Level Esthetician	$58,028
Specialist Level Esthetician	$59,168
Expert Level Esthetician	$61,297

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

District of Columbia: $63,799.
California: $63,557.
Massachusetts: $62,709.

District of Columbia $63,799 California $63,557 Massachusetts $62,709 Washington $62,479 New Jersey $62,456 Alaska $62,375 Connecticut $61,580 New York $61,257

Hawaii $60,226 Rhode Island $59,742 Maryland $59,414 Minnesota $58,964 Colorado $58,791 Illinois $58,734 Oregon $58,515 Delaware $58,353

New Hampshire $58,252 Virginia $58,025 Pennsylvania $57,362 Nevada $57,028 North Dakota $56,919 Michigan $56,746 Wisconsin $56,682 Vermont $56,556

Texas $56,204 Maine $56,181 Arizona $56,146 Ohio $56,106 Georgia $55,576 Indiana $55,311 Wyoming $55,259 Utah $55,178

Iowa $55,144 Kansas $54,867 Louisiana $54,787 North Carolina $54,758 Missouri $54,746 Florida $54,521 Montana $54,400 Nebraska $54,285

Kentucky $54,222 South Carolina $53,991 Tennessee $53,847 Idaho $53,790 New Mexico $53,369 Oklahoma $53,277 Alabama $52,937 South Dakota $52,366

Arkansas $52,055 West Virginia $51,888 Mississippi $51,387

Top Paying Cities for Estheticians

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:

Lincoln: $58,091
Little Creek: $58,516
Magnolia: $58,432

Lincoln, DE $58,091 Little Creek, DE $58,516 Magnolia, DE $58,432 Milford, DE $58,238 Marydel, DE $58,334 Millsboro, DE $57,847 Millville, DE $57,936 Milton, DE $58,036

Nassau, DE $58,078 Ocean View, DE $57,926 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,038 Seaford, DE $58,070 Selbyville, DE $57,830 Smyrna, DE $58,556 Viola, DE $58,286 Woodside, DE $58,443

Bear, DE $58,308 Newark, DE $58,286 Claymont, DE $58,406 Delaware City, DE $58,345 Hockessin, DE $58,281 Kirkwood, DE $58,334 Middletown, DE $58,356 Montchanin, DE $58,295

New Castle, DE $58,303 Odessa, DE $58,385 Port Penn, DE $58,424 Rockland, DE $58,300 Saint Georges, DE $58,338 Townsend, DE $58,428 Winterthur, DE $58,307 Lewes, DE $58,059

Wilmington, DE $58,284 Dover, DE $58,516 Dover Afb, DE $58,208 Bethany Beach, DE $57,865 Bethel, DE $57,925 Bridgeville, DE $58,062 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,351 Cheswold, DE $58,497

Clayton, DE $58,498 Dagsboro, DE $57,825 Delmar, DE $57,732 Ellendale, DE $57,907 Felton, DE $58,233 Fenwick Island, DE $57,838 Frankford, DE $57,737 Frederica, DE $58,291

Georgetown, DE $57,803 Greenwood, DE $58,071 Harbeson, DE $57,865 Harrington, DE $58,160 Hartly, DE $58,341 Houston, DE $58,077 Kenton, DE $58,501 Laurel, DE $57,768

Yorklyn, DE $58,299

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

Understanding how an Esthetician'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$46,627

Average $58,353/year

$65,706

$3,886

Average $4,863/month

$5,476

$897

Average $1,122/week

$1,264

$22

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,706	$5,476	$1,264	$32
Average	$58,353	$4,863	$1,122	$28
25th Percentile	$46,627	$3,886	$897	$22

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