Esthetician / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Esthetician License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Specializes in skin care including facials and waxing.

What the Oregon data shows for Estheticians

Oregon's path to esthetician licensure runs through 956 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Oregon folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

Upfront cost is $157, with renewal running $72 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Oregon, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

For estheticians, the reciprocity picture is: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
63/100
Esthetician · Oregon

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 D
956 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$157
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$36/yr
$72 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
956 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$157
Renewal Fee
$72
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover 956 hours of education or training, the State Esthetics Exam exam, and an initial fee of $157. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed esthetician in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements including 956 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Oregon from another state? ▼
For estheticians, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Oregon licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Oregon require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the esthetician licensing process in Oregon. 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 Oregon, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an esthetician-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Oregon'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 Oregon's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Oregon overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.