How to Become an Esthetician in Idaho (2026)

Q: How long does esthetician training take in Idaho?

Most people become an Esthetician in Idaho through a board-approved esthetics program that meets this state's hour requirement, written and practical exams, and an esthetician license.

Q: How much do estheticians earn in Idaho?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), estheticians in Idaho earned a median annual wage of approximately $34,130. Employment concentration in Idaho is about 1.80 times the national average for this occupation.

Q: What is the job outlook for estheticians in Idaho?

Idaho currently employs approximately 720 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.7% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Idaho skincare specialists earn a median annual wage of $34,130 ($16.41/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 720 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -24.7% below the national median of $45,330 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $34,130 ($16.41/hr)
25th percentile: $21,950 per year
75th percentile: $43,880 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $55,560 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $21,630 per year
Workers employed in Idaho: 720
Versus national median: -24.7% below the U.S. median of $45,330
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.80 - this occupation is more concentrated in Idaho than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Idaho employs about 720 estheticians earning a median $34,130 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as an Esthetician here means completing a board-approved esthetics program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and an esthetician license. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

Compare Esthetician Schools in Idaho

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Bridgerland Technical College	73.8	Contact school for pricing	$42,070	75%	Yes*	228 mi
2	Austin Kade Academy	57.5	Contact school for pricing	$24,845	94%	—	144 mi
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3	Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg	53.5	Contact school for pricing	$25,338	85%	—	146 mi
4	Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology	52.2	Contact school for pricing	$30,231	88%	—	92 mi
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5	The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa	45.5	Contact school for pricing	$22,621	90%	—	109 mi
6	Aveda Institute-Boise	44.5	Contact school for pricing	$26,105	89%	—	97 mi
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7	Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology	44.2	Contact school for pricing	$14,899	86%	—	147 mi
8	Paul Mitchell the School-Boise	41.5	Contact school for pricing	$24,959	73%	—	96 mi
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9	Headmasters School of Hair Design	40.4	Contact school for pricing	Not reported	68%	—	184 mi
10	Aveda Institute-Twin Falls	39.7	Contact school for pricing	$28,256	73%	—	121 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Idaho employs approximately 720 estheticians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $34,130 ¹. The state’s concentration of esthetician jobs is 1.80x the national average, indicating strong demand. Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,500 openings per year ². This page covers how to become an Esthetician in Idaho, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: board-approved esthetics program (find programs)
Typical timeline: a board-approved esthetics program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and an esthetician license
Exam: state written and practical exams (often NIC)
Median wage (Idaho): $34,130 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become an Esthetician in Idaho

How to become an Esthetician in Idaho? Complete a board-approved esthetics program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and an esthetician license. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a board-approved esthetics program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and an esthetician license. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Idaho? Licensing varies. Confirm with the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do estheticians earn in Idaho? The median annual wage for estheticians in Idaho is $34,130 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $21,630 and experienced professionals can earn $55,560 or more ¹.

How to Become an Esthetician in Idaho

Meet board entry rules. Confirm age and education rules with the employer.
Complete a board-approved esthetics program. Finish the esthetics hour requirement the employer publishes. Confirm the current total with that board; do not copy another state’s hours. This is not a DAS registered apprenticeship.
Pass written and practical exams. Pass the exams the employer uses for estheticians, not the full cosmetology practitioner exam unless you want that license.
Apply for the esthetician license. Apply to the employer before taking paying skincare clients.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Esthetician License Requirements in Idaho

Estheticians in Idaho complete board-approved esthetics hours, pass exams, and apply to the employer. Do not treat a cosmetology instructor row as the esthetician license.

Typical path

Meet board entry rules.
Complete a board-approved esthetics program.
Pass written and practical exams.
Apply to the employer.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the employer before you enroll.

Esthetician Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

Skincare Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), skincare specialists wages in Idaho vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boise City	320	$34,200	$39,010	$21,630	$64,180
Coeur d'Alene	140	$34,700	$36,830	$21,950	$55,560
Idaho Falls	50	$32,810	$41,700	$20,940	$61,240
Twin Falls	50	$32,240	$35,090	$18,720	$52,740

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for estheticians in Idaho? Idaho currently employs approximately 720 estheticians ¹. Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as an esthetician in Idaho with an out-of-state license? Confirm reciprocity rules with the program and employer.

What training programs are available in Idaho? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Idaho.

How much do estheticians earn in Idaho compared to the national average? The median annual wage for estheticians in Idaho is $34,130, which is $7,430 below the national median of $41,560 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)