Body Contouring Technician

Also called: Non-Invasive Body Sculpting Tech

Runs machines that freeze, heat, or tone body areas for cosmetic results at med spas.

A day in the life

A body contouring tech positions treatment pads on a client, monitors the machine for 35 to 60 minutes, and tracks results with photos over months.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$42k
High
$60k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Esthetician license in many states plus device training.

Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Esthetics (trade school).

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years). Tracks skincare specialist growth.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. The machines do the freezing and heating; a technician still assesses clients, positions devices and runs safe sessions.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Biology, Health-science CTE class, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5094.

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