How to Become an Esthetician in Kansas (2026)

Q: How long does esthetician training take in Kansas?

Most people become an Esthetician in Kansas 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 Kansas?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), estheticians in Kansas earned a median annual wage of approximately $45,760. Employment concentration in Kansas is roughly 0.62 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

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

Kansas currently employs approximately 420 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

Kansas skincare specialists earn a median annual wage of $45,760 ($22.00/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 420 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 0.9% above the national median of $45,330 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $45,760 ($22.00/hr)
25th percentile: $35,860 per year
75th percentile: $54,170 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $65,180 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $28,880 per year
Workers employed in Kansas: 420
Versus national median: 0.9% above the U.S. median of $45,330
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.62 - this occupation is less concentrated in Kansas than the national average

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

Kansas employs about 420 estheticians earning a median $45,760 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 Kansas

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	Eric Fisher Academy	66.2	Contact school for pricing	$30,951	85%	—	51 mi
2	Mitsu Sato Hair Academy	60.2	Contact school for pricing	$22,838	60%	—	138 mi
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3	Sami Halaseh Institute	Not rated	Contact school for pricing	Not reported	73%	—	47 mi
4	Johnson County Community College	55.0	$2,424 in-state / $5,688 out-of-state	$52,956	31%	Yes*	134 mi
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5	Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park	52.5	Contact school for pricing	$29,520	76%	—	137 mi
6	Ponca City Beauty College	52.1	Contact school for pricing	Not reported	82%	—	114 mi
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7	Crave Beauty Academy	48.1	Contact school for pricing	$27,679	73%	—	51 mi
8	House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs	43.7	Contact school for pricing	$26,917	78%	—	159 mi
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9	Bellus Academy	39.4	Contact school for pricing	$27,346	74%	—	62 mi
10	Academy of Beauty Professionals	30.3	Contact school for pricing	$30,635	82%	—	145 mi
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Kansas employs approximately 420 estheticians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $45,760 ¹. 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 Kansas, 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 (Kansas): $45,760 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become an Esthetician in Kansas

How to become an Esthetician in Kansas? 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 Kansas? Licensing varies. Confirm with the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do estheticians earn in Kansas? The median annual wage for estheticians in Kansas is $45,760 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $28,880 and experienced professionals can earn $65,180 or more ¹.

How to Become an Esthetician in Kansas

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 Kansas

Estheticians in Kansas 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 Kansas

Skincare Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Kansas

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Kansas City	490	$46,920	$52,460	$29,790	$80,190
Wichita	130	$43,880	$44,130	$30,990	$56,160
Topeka	30	$47,580	$46,800	$28,350	$65,430

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 Kansas? Kansas currently employs approximately 420 estheticians ¹. Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034 ².

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

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

How much do estheticians earn in Kansas compared to the national average? The median annual wage for estheticians in Kansas is $45,760, which is $4,200 above 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)