Esthetician Schools near Des Moines / Ames, IA
With dozens of day spas and hundreds of salons, starting a career as an esthetician in Des Moines is a great move. Cost of living is below average as well, meaning your hard-earned dollars will go further.
Estheticians in the Des Moines-Ames area earned an average yearly salary of $41,090 ($19.76 per hour) as of May 2019. This salary is higher than the national average for estheticians. Between 2016 and 2026, the number of esthetician jobs in Iowa is projected to increase by 14%—a rate that the Bureau of Labor Statistics describes as being much higher than average.
In the state of Iowa, estheticians need to complete 600 hours of training to become licensed. You can get that training at any of the schools listed below.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

8805 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131

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