What is the median annual wage for personal care and service jobs?

The latest known median annual wage (2019) for personal care and service jobs is $26,220, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

What are examples of personal care and service jobs?

Animal care and service workers, Barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists, Childcare workers, Fitness trainers and instructors, Funeral service workers, Gaming services workers, Manicurists and pedicurists, Recreation workers, Skincare specialists.

What are the highest paid personal care and service jobs?

The highest median paying jobs (2019) are Funeral service workers ($58,310), Fitness trainers and instructors ($40,390), Skincare specialists ($34,090), Recreation workers ($26,350), Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists ($26,270).

Personal Care and Service Occupations

The most recent data of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019) states the following about personal and service occupations:

Employment in personal care and service occupations is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. This employment growth is expected to result in about 364,300 new jobs.

Personal care and service occupations had a median annual wage of $26,220 in May 2019, which is lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

(Source: bls.gov)

Personal Care and Service Jobs

Below you find a list of job positions with a job summary, entry-level education, and median pay level. Each link brings you to a specific job page where you can find more information about the position, and commonly asked interview questions and answers for that job.

Occupation	Job Summary	Entry-Level Education	2019 Median Pay

Animal Care and Service Workers	Animal care and service workers attend to animals.	High school diploma or equivalent	$24,990
Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling, and a range of other beauty services.	Postsecondary nondegree award	$26,270
Childcare Workers	Childcare workers attend to the basic needs of children, such as dressing, feeding, and overseeing play.	High school diploma or equivalent	$24,230
Fitness Trainers and Instructors	Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities.	High school diploma or equivalent	$40,390
Funeral Service Workers	Funeral service workers organize and manage the details of a funeral.	Associate's degree	$58,310
Gaming Services Workers	Gaming services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks.	High school diploma or equivalent	$23,520
Manicurists and Pedicurists	Manicurists and pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify fingernails and toenails.	Postsecondary nondegree award	$25,770
Recreation Workers	Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun.	High school diploma or equivalent	$26,350
Skincare Specialists	Skincare specialists cleanse and beautify the face and body to enhance a person’s appearance.	Postsecondary nondegree award	$34,090

(Source: bls.gov)

Job Interview Topics – Common Job Interview Questions & Answers

Below you can find a list of common job interview topics. Each link will direct you to an article regarding the specific topics that discuss commonly asked interview questions. Furthermore, each article discusses why the interviewer asks these questions and how you answer them!