Skincare Specialists Salary in New York

Skincare specialists in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $55,610 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($42,070), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the skincare specialists average at $50,960 and the median at $42,910 for 3,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,850.

Skincare Specialists average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$55,610
New York$52,670
Albany$48,340
Syracuse$47,390
Rochester$43,700
Buffalo$42,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$55,610	$51,540	$37,680	$44,409	109
New York	$52,670	$46,490	$36,900	$42,208	113
Albany	$48,340	$38,370	$32,850	$38,967	100
Syracuse	$47,390	$43,250	$35,090	$38,256	96
Rochester	$43,700	$34,960	$32,240	$35,494	97
Buffalo	$42,070	$34,770	$34,770	$34,274	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Skincare Specialists salary in other states

Skincare Specialists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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