Best Esthetician Schools in Palmdale, California (2026)

Q: "How long does esthetician training take near Palmdale?"

"Esthetician certificate programs near Palmdale typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework."

Q: "How much do estheticians earn in California?"

"According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), estheticians in California earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,770. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $34,650 to $77,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "How many esthetician schools are near Palmdale?"

"Los Angeles County reports approximately 1,220 esthetician related establishments employing about 7,600 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base."

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Estheticians in California earn a median of $38,770 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited esthetician schools near Palmdale, California with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Choosing an esthetician program near Palmdale, California comes down to accreditation, schedule, and how each school prepares you for the field. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,770 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Palmdale Quick Facts

Metric	Value	Source
State median annual wage	$38,770	BLS OEWS, May 2025
California pay range (10th to 90th percentile)	$34,650 to $77,160	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Los Angeles, CA metro median wage	$37,560	BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)	+6.7% growth, about 14,500 openings per year	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment	11,360 workers	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Los Angeles County establishments	1,220	BLS QCEW, 2024
Los Angeles County industry employment	7,600	BLS QCEW, 2024
Los Angeles County unemployment rate	5.7%	BLS LAUS, 2025
California location quotient	1.33	BLS OEWS, May 2025

Nearby Cities

Lancaster, California - 8 miles
Santa Clarita, California - 26 miles
La Canada Flintridge, California - 27 miles
La Cañada Flintridge, California - 27 miles
San Fernando, California - 28 miles

Explore the Esthetician Career

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Palmdale. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Los Angeles County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Esthetician Schools near Palmdale

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry: 25%
Average net price (lower is better): 20%
Retention rate: 15%
Fully online availability: 10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.