Esthetician Schools Near Paducah / Cape Girardeau / Harrisburg / Mt. Vernon
Although Harrisburg, Illinois, is a small town, it is within a cluster of three other cities—in three other states!—that can provide you with quality esthetician programs. (Be sure to check with each state's board of cosmetology to learn about reciprocity options.). You also find a variety of career options within this cluster of towns. Any of them would be a great place to start your career as an esthetician.
The following are esthetician salaries and job outlook for each state.
| Location | Annual Salary | Career Outlook: Projected Job Growth, 2016–2026 |
| Illinois | $36,800 ($17.69/hour) | 4% |
| Kentucky | $37,150 ($17.86/hour) | 10% |
| Indiana | $28,080 ($13.50/hour) | 11% |
| Missouri | $40,430 ($19.44/hour) | 10% |
Sources: BLS.gov and CareerOneStop
You can find esthetician schools in all four cities that will help you complete the state requirements for becoming a licensed esthetician.
| Location | Licensing Requirements |
| Illinois | 750 hours; pass written and skills test |
| Kentucky | 750 training hours; pass written and skills test |
| Indiana | 700 training hours; pass written and skills test |
| Missouri | 750 training hours or 1,500 apprenticeship hours; pass written and skills test |
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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