"How long does it take to become an esthetician in Nebraska?"

"The primary Nebraska license requires approximately 600 hours of qualifying experience, which is roughly 0.3 years of full-time work."

"What apprenticeships are available for estheticians in Nebraska?"

"In Nebraska, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Nebraska Division of Employment and Training - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become An Esthetician in Nebraska

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), estheticians in Nebraska earned a median annual wage of approximately $58,420. Employment concentration in Nebraska is about 1.14 times the national average for this occupation."

Q: "Do estheticians need a license in Nebraska?"

"Yes. Nebraska requires state-level licensing or registration for estheticians, administered by the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health \u0026 Consumer Services. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

Q: "What is the job outlook for estheticians in Nebraska?"

"Nebraska currently employs approximately 550 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

Nebraska employs approximately 550 estheticians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $58,420 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 Nebraska, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming An Esthetician in Nebraska

How do I become an esthetician in Nebraska? Nebraska requires credentials such as Esthetician, Esthetician Instructor. The licensing authority is the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? The primary license requires approximately 600 hours of experience (roughly 0.3 years of full-time work) ³.

Do I need a license in Nebraska? Yes. Nebraska has licensing or registration requirements for estheticians. The Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do estheticians earn in Nebraska? The median annual wage for estheticians in Nebraska is $58,420 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $44,300 and experienced professionals can earn $122,250 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
Median wage (Nebraska): $58,420 per year ¹

Esthetician License Requirements in Nebraska

The Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services oversees esthetician licensing in Nebraska ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Esthetician	Occupational Description Esthetics is the practice of using, for compensation, an electrical or mechanical apparatus or appliance, or applying and using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics,…
Esthetician Instructor	Occupational Description An Esthetician Instructor is a person licensed under the Nebraska Cosmetology Act to teach any or all of the practices of esthetics in a school of cosmetology or a…

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Esthetician Wages by Metro Area in Nebraska

Skincare Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Nebraska

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), skincare specialists wages in Nebraska vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Omaha	390	$58,430	$63,260	$40,590	$82,340
Lincoln	120	$61,560	$71,200	$46,010	$124,860

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 2025.

Top Metros for Estheticians in Nebraska

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest esthetician employment within Nebraska according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Omaha	390	$58,430
Lincoln	120	$61,560

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for estheticians in Nebraska? Nebraska currently employs approximately 550 estheticians ¹. Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as an esthetician in Nebraska with an out-of-state license? Contact the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Nebraska? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Nebraska.

How much do estheticians earn in Nebraska compared to the national average? The median annual wage for estheticians in Nebraska is $58,420, which is $16,860 above the national median of $41,560 according to BLS data ¹.

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/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services - Licensing Information: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/professions-and-occupations.aspx ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

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)