I live in TX as an RN transitioning into aesthetics and I am looking for advice from experienced injectors/ aesthetic nurses/ MedSpa owners etc.

I recently spoke with a plastic surgeon who is interested in hiring and training me as an injector. Nothing is finalized yet, but he asked me to think about what type of compensation I'd want if we decide we're a good fit.

My long-term goal is to eventually own my own practice, so I'm trying to be smart about both compensation and my future.

For those of you who have been through this:

What is a fair pay structure for a new injector (hourly, salary, commission, or a mix)?

How should compensation evolve as you build a patient base?

What would you negotiate before accepting an offer?

Are there any contract red flags, especially regarding non-competes or non-solicitation agreements?

If you could go back and negotiate your first injector job again, what would you do differently?