Updated October 15, 2026
Beauty, Fitness & Personal Care Salary Guide: Pay for 18 Careers
Median annual pay, hourly wage, pay range and job growth for 18 beauty, fitness and personal care careers, from official Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Click a column to sort.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
The typical median wage across these 18 careers is $47,955 a year. The highest-paying is makeup artist at $97,150.
| Career | Median/yr | Median/hr | 10th pct | 90th pct | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artist | $97,150 | $46.71 | $23,360 | $167,470 | +6.1% |
| Dietitian | $76,400 | $36.73 | $49,090 | $103,720 | +7.7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $62,520 | Annual only | $48,180 | $88,760 | +12.7% |
| Recreational Therapist | $61,960 | $29.79 | $40,990 | $100,420 | +4.8% |
| Exercise Physiologist | $59,460 | $28.59 | $42,760 | $80,560 | +12.8% |
| Embalmer | $58,780 | $28.26 | $38,310 | $77,570 | +0.7% |
| Massage Therapist | $58,450 | $28.10 | $33,640 | $100,200 | +15.3% |
| Funeral Director | $55,010 | $26.45 | $33,350 | $88,620 | +3.0% |
| Salon Manager | $48,590 | $23.36 | $34,010 | $75,330 | +6.3% |
| Sports Coach | $47,320 | Annual only | $28,790 | $98,860 | +6.1% |
| Personal Trainer | $47,160 | $22.67 | $28,800 | $83,100 | +7.3% |
| Esthetician | $45,330 | $21.79 | $29,580 | $82,050 | +8.8% |
| Tailor | $41,640 | $20.02 | $29,920 | $63,670 | -8.8% |
| Sports Official | $40,710 | Annual only | $26,540 | $82,960 | +5.2% |
| Barber | $38,210 | $18.37 | $28,600 | $76,460 | +3.3% |
| Recreation Worker | $36,560 | $17.58 | $27,600 | $50,410 | +4.3% |
| Cosmetologist | $35,790 | $17.21 | $27,040 | $71,190 | +7.7% |
| Nail Technician | $35,760 | $17.19 | $28,920 | $50,140 | +9.2% |
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