Esthetician License Cost in Florida
Documented Esthetician license fees for Florida are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Facial Specialist before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Esthetician license cost — Florida at a glance
| Pre-license education | 260 hrs required — tuition varies by school |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $38,020 (skincare specialists) |
Official source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Facial Specialist ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Esthetician license cost in Florida?
Documented fees for Florida are not published in this dataset — check Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Facial Specialist for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Florida?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Esthetician training cost in Florida?
Florida requires 260 hours of pre-license education. Tuition is set by each approved school and varies widely, so contact the programs on your state's approved list for current prices.
Is a Esthetician license in Florida worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Esthetician licensing in Florida
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — Facial Specialist and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).