Best Esthetician Schools in Durham, North Carolina (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Durham sits within the North Carolina esthetician workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $39,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Durham Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$39,120BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment2,680 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Durham County establishments30BLS QCEW, 2024
Durham County unemployment rate3.2%BLS LAUS, 2024
North Carolina location quotient1.16BLS OEWS, May 2025

Nearby Cities

What You’ll Find Below

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

Esthetician Schools near Durham

Esthetician Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $45,330 $21.79 per hour
Job Outlook 6.7% 6,500 jobs (2024–2034)
14,500 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5094 Source: BLS OEWS

Esthetician Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $45,330 $21.79/hr
Average Salary $51,850 $24.93/hr

Salary Range

$29,580 10th pctl
$45,330 Median
$82,050 90th pctl
10th Percentile $29,580 $14.22/hr
25th Percentile $36,040 $17.33/hr
75th Percentile $59,700 $28.70/hr
90th Percentile $82,050 $39.45/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed72,890
Growth (2024-2034)6.7%
Annual Openings14,500
Jobs per 1,0000.5

Skincare Specialists (39-5094) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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