Side-by-side distribution
Esthetician
$87,360
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 88.2%
- Live roles
- 17
Hairstylist
$39,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 16.1%
- Live roles
- 31
Highest-paying jobs
Licensed Esthetician (Full-time)
Licensed Esthetician - New Jersey
Licensed Esthetician - Northern California
Licensed Esthetician - Southern California
Licensed Esthetician - Washington
Master Licensed Esthetician (Full-time)
Licensed Esthetician (Laser Certification) (Full-time)
Licensed Esthetician - Texas
Licensed Esthetician - Colorado
Advanced Licensed Esthetician (Part-time)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
OrangeTwist
|
$93,600 | 11 |
Centura College
|
$39,520 | 2 |
Urbana Country Club
|
$41,600 | 1 |
East Bank Club
|
$13,520 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Pressed Roots
|
$39,520 | 4 |
|
East Bank Club
|
$101,920 | 1 |
Esthetician vs Hairstylist: which pays more?
The median for Esthetician is $87,360 per year (typically $61,880–$93,600), versus $39,520 for Hairstylist ($39,520–$39,520). That puts Esthetician about 121% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Esthetician and Hairstylist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.