How Much Does An Aesthetician Make In Texas?

How much does an aesthetician make in Texas? It’s one of the more popular questions we get here at National Laser Institute in Dallas. 

If you’ve been considering training to become an aesthetician but have heard that certain laser treatments can be administered without this extensive training, it can be downright confusing. Rules and regulations vary from state to state, with some stricter than others, but obtaining proper training is essential across the board for both safety and efficacy. 

In this booming, ever-changing industry, new and exciting technologies arrive every year. The more well-rounded your skill set, the more attractive you’ll be in this marketplace. While laser hair reduction is the most sought-after procedure, employers who know you’re also proficient in photofacials, wrinkle reduction and tattoo removal will recognize the added value you bring to their business, which can lead to a nice bump in salary or commission.

Is It Worth Being An Aesthetician In Texas?

Is it worth your time and effort? One phrase comes to mind: income potential. Working part-time for a medical spa or physician’s office, most aestheticians receive an hourly rate plus commission. According to ZipRecruiter.com, the average salary for a cosmetic laser tech in Texas is $47,288, but can make more with tips and commission. Employers seek out National Laser Institute graduates because we’re known for teaching safety and providing genuine hands-on experience—both essential parts of the complete education you’ll receive at National Laser Institute in Dallas, TX. This training gives you the technical knowledge and well-rounded skill set employers are looking for.

As a Laser Technician

The average hour of laser hair reduction runs about $150, and a single hour of IPL photofacial runs about $350. If you performed 5 “laser” hours and 3 photofacial hours in a single day, your revenue for that day would be (5 × $150) + (3 × $350) = $1,800.

• With a fixed 25% commission: $1,800 × 25% = $450/day × 5 days/week = $2,250/week × 4.2 = $9,450/month, or $113,400 a year.
• With $15.61/hour plus 10% commission: $1,800 × 10% = $180/day, plus $15.61 × 8 hours = $124.88, for a total of $300/day, or $1,500/week × 4.2 = $6,300/month, or $75,600 a year.

As an Aesthetician

For comparison, using two other popular treatments, the same commission rates, and an upgraded hourly rate of $18.99: the average laser tattoo removal runs $350, and the average microneedling session runs $450. If you performed 5 “tattoo removal” hours and 3 microneedling hours a day, your revenue would be (5 × $350) + (3 × $450) = $3,550 per day.

• With a fixed 25% commission and $18.99/hour: $3,550 × 25% = $887.50/day, plus $18.99 × 8 hours = $151.92, for $1,039.42/day, or $5,197.10/week × 4.2 = $21,827.82/month, or $261,933.84 a year.
• With a fixed 10% commission and $18.99/hour: $3,550 × 10% = $350/day, plus $151.92, for $501.92/day, or $2,509.60/week × 4.2 = $10,540.32/month, or $126,483.84 a year.

These scenarios are illustrative rather than guaranteed, since actual client volume, commission structure, and local market conditions all vary — but they offer a useful sense of what the aesthetician salary in texas can be along with the potential earning range for a dedicated, skilled technician. For more on what aestheticians make in Texas, see CareerExplorer’s independent data.

Self-Employed Scenario

Some aestheticians and cosmetic laser technicians eventually decide to venture out on their own, working under the supervision of a medical director. Once you have the proper training, opening your own location can work out well — renting a room in another office or negotiating a partnership with a physician are both solid options too. Some medical spas around the country generate up to a million dollars in gross revenue, though their actual bottom line depends heavily on overhead. The well-rounded skill set you’ll gain from National Laser Institute’s comprehensive training course can help you negotiate better deals and a higher pay rate, whether you work for an employer or strike out as an independent contractor.

Do I Need To Be An Aesthetician To Do Laser In Texas?

Generally speaking, no. Many aestheticians choose to add cosmetic lasers to their skill set, but anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can attend cosmetic laser training school. A cosmetic laser technician and an aesthetician will both be able to administer cosmetic laser treatments with proper certification. Many aestheticians enjoy doing both traditional facials and laser work, while others find that laser treatments alone are more lucrative. For example, one facial averages $80, compared to $300 or more for a single IPL photofacial.

Those who earn their cosmetic laser certification through National Laser Institute will be trained in laser hair removal, IPL photofacial skin rejuvenation, radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening, laser stretch mark reduction, cellulite reduction and more. Students who complete National Laser Institute’s Comprehensive Laser Course go even further, training in laser hair reduction, laser tattoo removal, photofacial, body contouring, radiofrequency (RF) treatments, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, cellulite reduction, microneedling and more — alongside an overview of how cosmetic lasers work, pre- and post-treatment care, and the latest laser techniques.

The Bottom Line

Whether you’re planning to train as a technician, continue your education as an aesthetician or you’re a career changer looking to shake things up, you’ll be set. It really comes down to how diverse a skill set you want to have, and how flexible you want to be administering laser treatments as a career.

Training At National Laser Institute In Dallas, Texas

During our online Comprehensive Laser Course, you’ll receive online classroom laser training with a variety of instructors and live demonstrations across each modality, then choose one of our nationwide locations to attend your clinicals for hands-on learning. Modalities include Laser Hair Removal, Photofacial, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Rejuvenation, Body Contouring, Cellulite Reduction, Tattoo Removal, Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening and Microneedling.

What exactly do aestheticians make in Texas? Fill out our form now to find out or give us a call today at 800-982-6817 and we’ll help answer any remaining questions you have.