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

"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."

"What apprenticeships are available for estheticians in Vermont?"

"In Vermont, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Vermont 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 Vermont

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

"Yes. Vermont requires state-level licensing or registration for estheticians, administered by the Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

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

"The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.7% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for Vermont is not separately published for this occupation."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Vermont offers career opportunities for estheticians. This page covers how to become an esthetician in Vermont, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming An Esthetician in Vermont

How do I become an esthetician in Vermont? Vermont requires credentials such as Esthetician. The licensing authority is the Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation ¹. 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 Vermont? Yes. Vermont has licensing or registration requirements for estheticians. The Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation oversees licensing ¹. See the licensing section below for details.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation
Exam requirement: Third-party exam required

Esthetician License Requirements in Vermont

The Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation oversees esthetician licensing in Vermont ¹.

License Types

License	Requirements
Esthetician	Massages, cleanses, stimulates, manipulates, beautifies or otherwise works on the scalp, face or neck by using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams.

Additional Requirements

Background check: Specific type of conviction prohibited
Exam: Third-party exam required
Experience: Work experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ².

Esthetician Wages by Metro Area in Vermont

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for estheticians in Vermont? Nationally, esthetician employment is projected to grow 6.7% from 2024 to 2034 ³.

Can I work as an esthetician in Vermont with an out-of-state license? Contact the Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

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

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

Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation - Licensing Information: https://sos.vermont.gov/barbers-cosmetologists/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎
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)