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Virginia esthetician license — 600 training hours, exam info, fees, and how to apply. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Esthetician
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600
Training Hours
Yes
Has Master?
Yes
Written Exam
Yes
Practical Exam
Varies
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Training Program
VerifiedRequired Training Hours
600 hours
Program Accreditation
Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR)
Apprenticeship Alternative
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Required Hours
600 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Required Hours
600 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Exam Information
VerifiedWritten Exam
RequiredPractical Exam
RequiredExam Provider
Prov, Inc. (provexam.com)
Passing Score
75%
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Minimum Age
Education
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Scope of Practice
Mostly verifiedAllowed Services
Restricted Services
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatments
Advanced Services Supervision
Laser and advanced procedures require physician supervision or are restricted to medical professionals
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Total Initial Fees Contact board for current fee schedule | Varies |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
—
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Contact board for current fee schedule
Regulatory Board
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Hours Comparison Required for Transfer
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Virginia is notable for not requiring a high school diploma for esthetician licensure (only minimum age 16). Master estheticians need an additional 600 hours and effective December 2025, master esthetics services require a separate esthetics spa license.
Virginia requires 600 hours for basic esthetician
Master esthetician requires additional 600 hours (1,200 total)
No high school diploma required — minimum age 16 only
Apprenticeship option: 2,000 hours supervised on-the-job + 144 hrs classroom/year
No continuing education required for renewal
Effective Dec 1, 2025: master esthetics services require esthetics spa license
There is no interstate compact for estheticians.
an esthetics spa license is required for businesses offering master esthetics services by a licensed master esthetician
Esthetician requirements in nearby states
| State | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia (you) | 26–48 wks | |
| District of Columbia | 26–48 wks | → |
| Kentucky | 31–56 wks | → |
| Maryland | 26–48 wks | → |
| North Carolina | 26–48 wks | → |
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Esthetician Schools in Virginia
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#9 of 51
Salary
#44 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Skincare Specialists (SOC 39-5094)
Entry Level
$32,590
25th percentile
Median
$35,860
-14% vs. national avg ($41,560)Experienced
$40,360
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
1,390 employed in this state
Note: BLS OEWS data reflects only base wages reported by employers. Esthetician income often includes tips and product sales commissions not captured in these figures.
Source: BLS OEWS – Skincare Specialists (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+12.3%
High DemandNew Jobs
+8,900
over 10 years
Annual Openings
9,400
per year (avg.)
72,500 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Cosmetology Career Ladder+2% salary growth potential
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Esthetician
$35,860
Esthetics program (600-750 hours)
Nail tech program (300-600 hours)
$36,970
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Esthetician
Esthetics program (600-750 hours)
$35,860
Cosmetology program (1,000-1,600 hours)
$37,850
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Estimated total: 26–48 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
4–12 weeks
Estimated processing time
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