Personal Care Pro: Impactful in Beauty & Wellness

Personal Care Career Overview

If you enjoy helping others look and feel their best, a career in personal care could be right for you! The field offers a variety of roles for many different skill sets and backgrounds.

Many entry-level roles in personal care require little to no prior experience; beauty careers usually need state licensure, caregiving often provides on-the-job training, and fitness jobs may require basic certifications.

Salary range: $25,000–$45,000

• Beauty
  • Salon Assistant
  • Nail Technician Apprentice
  • Salon/Spa Receptionist
  • Lash/Brow Assistant
• Caregiving
  • Personal Care Aide
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Resident Care Assistant
  • Activities Assistant
• Fitness
  • Gym Assistant
  • Front Desk / Membership Associate
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Yoga or Spin Instructor

Advance by completing apprenticeships or licenses in beauty, earning certifications in caregiving, or meeting performance goals and obtaining training in fitness roles.

Salary range: $35,000–$75,000

• Beauty
  • Licensed Cosmetologist/Hair Stylist
  • Licensed Barber
  • Nail Technician/Manicurist/Pedicurist
  • Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Massage Therapist
• Caregiving
  • Lead Caregiver / Shift Supervisor
  • Residential Care Coordinator
  • Behavior Support Specialist
• Fitness
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Pilates Instructor
  • Group Fitness Coordinator
  • Wellness Coach / Nutrition Coach

Leadership in personal care often comes through managing a salon or spa, directing caregiving services, or overseeing fitness and wellness programs.

Salary range: $60,000–$120,000

• Beauty
  • Salon or Spa Manager
  • Master Stylist / Senior Cosmetologist
  • Clinical Spa Director
  • Beauty School Instructor / Trainer
  • Salon or Spa Owner
• Caregiving
  • Director of Personal Care Services (Assisted Living / Senior Care)
  • Care Team Manager
  • Senior Living Life Enrichment Director
  • Residential Program Manager
  • Assisted Living Administrator
• Fitness
  • Head Trainer / Senior Personal Trainer
  • Fitness Director
  • Wellness Program Director
  • Gym / Health Club Manager
  • Studio or Gym Owner / Operator