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

"Most paths into the esthetician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"Do estheticians need a license in Utah?"

"Yes. Utah requires state-level licensing or registration for estheticians, administered by the Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational \u0026 Professional Licensing. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for estheticians in Utah?"

"In Utah, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Department of Workforce Services - Office of 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 Utah

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), estheticians in Utah earned a median annual wage of approximately $45,490. Employment concentration in Utah is about 1.43 times the national average for this occupation."

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

"Utah currently employs approximately 1,160 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

Utah employs approximately 1,160 estheticians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $45,490 ¹. The state’s concentration of esthetician jobs is 1.43x 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 Utah, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming An Esthetician in Utah

How do I become an esthetician in Utah? Utah requires credentials such as ESTHETICIAN. The licensing authority is the Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Utah? Yes. Utah has licensing or registration requirements for estheticians. The Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do estheticians earn in Utah? The median annual wage for estheticians in Utah is $45,490 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $26,810 and experienced professionals can earn $62,990 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: Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Median wage (Utah): $45,490 per year ¹

Esthetician License Requirements in Utah

The Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing oversees esthetician licensing in Utah ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
ESTHETICIAN	Skin care therapists, work at salons, day spas, and medi-spas. Estheticians are trained in the cosmetic treatment of the skin.

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Esthetician Wages by Metro Area in Utah

Skincare Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Utah

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Salt Lake City-Murray	590	$47,730	$48,000	$26,810	$63,170
Ogden	200	$47,820	$49,640	$31,200	$60,860
Provo-Orem-Lehi	200	$39,270	$47,610	$24,770	$62,160
St. George	60	$43,620	$46,240	$23,990	$59,450

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 Utah

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Salt Lake City-Murray	590	$47,730
Ogden	200	$47,820
Provo-Orem-Lehi	200	$39,270
St. George	60	$43,620

Explore esthetician programs in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for estheticians in Utah? Utah currently employs approximately 1,160 estheticians ¹. Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as an esthetician in Utah with an out-of-state license? Contact the Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

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

How much do estheticians earn in Utah compared to the national average? The median annual wage for estheticians in Utah is $45,490, which is $3,930 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/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Utah Department of Commerece - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing - Licensing Information: https://dopl.utah.gov/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
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)