Medspa Salaries: What Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Estheticians Earn (2025 Data)

Overview of pay for common medspa‑related roles

People who work in medspas often come from a range of health and beauty backgrounds. The wage information below comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflects national figures for all workplaces in May 2025. These numbers are not specific to medspas; actual earnings in a medspa can differ widely depending on the state, the level of experience, the employer’s size and policies, and whether compensation is paid hourly, as a salary, or includes commission.

Registered nurse

• median annual wage $97,550
• mean annual wage $101,420

Registered nurses provide clinical care, supervise procedures, and may manage patient flow in a medspa setting. The median figure shows that half of all registered nurses earn less than $97,550 and half earn more, while the mean figure of $101,420 reflects the average across the entire national workforce.

Nurse practitioner

• median annual wage $132,300
• mean annual wage $137,300

Nurse practitioners often have advanced training and can perform many of the same duties as physicians in a medspa, such as evaluating skin conditions and prescribing treatments. The median wage of $132,300 indicates the midpoint of earnings, and the mean wage of $137,300 provides the overall average across the country.

Physician assistant

• median annual wage $135,880
• mean annual wage $141,280

Physician assistants support physicians and may conduct assessments, assist with procedures, and manage follow‑up care. Their median wage of $135,880 and mean wage of $141,280 illustrate typical earnings for this role on a national scale.

Skincare specialist (esthetician)

• median annual wage $45,330
• mean annual wage $51,850

Skincare specialists, also known as estheticians, perform many of the hands‑on beauty services that define a medspa experience. The median wage of $45,330 shows the central point of earnings, while the mean wage of $51,850 reflects the average across all workplaces.

How these figures relate to MedSpa work

Because the data are drawn from every type of workplace that employs these occupations, they serve as a broad benchmark rather than a precise prediction for any single medspa. In a medspa, pay may be structured differently. Some employers offer hourly rates that can vary by region, while others provide salaried positions that may include bonuses or commission tied to service sales. Experience level also plays a major role; a newly licensed practitioner will typically earn less than a seasoned professional. Additionally, state regulations and cost‑of‑living differences can cause noticeable variation in actual take‑home pay.

Key takeaways

• The national median and mean wages give a useful reference point for what people in these roles earn across the United States.
• Medspa compensation can be higher or lower than these benchmarks depending on local market conditions, the specific duties assigned, and the compensation model used.
• Prospective employees should consider both the baseline national figures and the unique factors of the medspa they are considering when evaluating potential earnings.

Understanding these national wage figures helps set realistic expectations and provides a foundation for negotiating compensation that reflects both the value of the role and the specific context of the medspa workplace.

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