Esthetician / Mississippi
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Mississippi Esthetician License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Specializes in skin care including facials and waxing.

What the Mississippi data shows for Estheticians

Mississippi sets the entry bar for estheticians at 480 training hours and a passing score on State Esthetics Exam. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 16 or older. The credential is administered under Mississippi's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

Upfront cost is $67, with renewal running $40 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Mississippi, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

On reciprocity, estheticians should know: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

A-
Licensing Ease Score
80/100
Esthetician · Mississippi

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training C
480 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$67
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A
$20/yr
$40 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
480 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$67
Renewal Fee
$40
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Mississippi? ▼
In Mississippi, the license path calls for 480 education/training hours, a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, and a $67 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Mississippi? ▼
To become a licensed esthetician in Mississippi, you must meet the state's requirements including 480 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Mississippi licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for estheticians: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Mississippi licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the esthetician licensing process in Mississippi. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this esthetician license

Esthetician in Mississippi, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an esthetician-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Mississippi's esthetician requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Esthetician in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state esthetician license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Mississippi's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Mississippi overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Mississippi licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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