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Career Outcomes for Beauty Therapists

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Last Updated Aug 21, 2020

Curious about a career as a beauty therapist? When you work in the beauty field, there are many paths to explore. This article aims to answer all your questions, so you know what to expect when you graduate and finish your beauty therapy course.

What do Beauty Therapists do?

If you’re passionate about beauty, you probably know what therapists do. Manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, waxing, spray tans, exfoliation and body treatments and loads more. There’s so much to learn – chances are, your training covered most of them.

You could choose to provide these treatments at an existing salon, in your own salon or as a mobile beauty therapist. The latter two options give you the opportunity to build your own business and choose how much you charge, what to offer, and who to offer it to.

However, most beauty therapists start out working in existing clinics or salons. That way, you get a feel for running a business, working with clients, marketing, billing and other essential business and technical skills.

How much do Beauty Therapists Earn?

The average starting salary for beauty therapists in Australia is around $35,000 per year. The more senior you are, they more you’ll earn – often up to $50,000 a year or more. Most beauty therapists work 38 hours a week, which puts the full-time salary on par with many other professions.

Becoming a Specialist Beauty Therapist

As well as providing a broad suite of services, you could choose to specialise in one of these areas:

  • Beauty consulting: this involves promoting particular products for a cosmetic brand. You’ll need strong sales skills and specialist training.
  • Beautician: as a beautician, you specialise in makeup, nails, waxing, eyelash treatments and other beauty (but not body) treatments.

Weddings are another popular avenue for beauty therapists. You could be called upon to devise hair and make-up for the bride and bridal party – and earn more than you would from non-wedding work.

Wherever you choose to take your career as a beauty therapist, you’re sure to never be bored!

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Originally published on May 12, 2014

FAQs About Career Outcomes for a Beauty Therapist

What are the career options for a beauty therapist?

If you can't get enough of facials, manicures, body treatments, and have a diploma qualification in beauty therapy, your career options are vast.

You can work as a beautician in a salon, a beauty adviser or sales representative for a cosmetics company, a makeup artist for celebrities and models, or you can set up your own business.

Why is beauty therapy a good career?

Being a beauty therapist is a good career because it makes you part of a market valued at $1,083 billion dollars. It's a thriving industry which won't cease growing anytime soon. As a beauty specialist, you can earn anywhere from $35K to $58K annually in Australia.

Money aside, a beauty therapist's job is rewarding in itself as it allows you to work with different people every day. Graduates of beauty therapy courses can also choose to work for an employer or run their own salon and manage their own schedule.

How much money does a beauty therapist make?

The starting salary of a beauty therapist in Australia with one to four years experience is $48K a year. Those who have been in the industry longer and boast wider skills earn more than $50K annually.

What is the highest paying job in the beauty industry?

A cosmetic surgeon in Australia has the biggest take-home pay amounting to $66K a year.

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