Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $17.19 an hour ($35,760 a year). About 152,770 people work in this job there.

$17.19Median hourly pay
$34,010–$41,650Middle half of workers, yearly
152,770People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.90$28,920
25% of workers$16.35$34,010
Half of workers (median)$17.19$35,760
75% of workers$20.03$41,650
90% of workers$24.10$50,140

Best-paying states for manicurists and pedicurists

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hawaii$60,79040
Nebraska$56,940310
Washington$49,9005,570
Maine$48,540200
Alaska$47,890180
Oregon$46,0802,210
Iowa$45,420190
Kentucky$45,310240
South Dakota$45,310250
Nevada$41,8801,020

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for manicurists and pedicurists

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 21,900 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,790
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Skincare Specialists$45,330
Barbers$38,210
Furniture Finishers$44,540
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$42,660
Shampooers$32,600
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$41,600

Other job titles for this job

Fingernail FormerFingernail SculptorFingernail SculpturerFingernail TechnicianLicensed Nail TechnicianLicensed Nail TechManicuristNail ArtistNail TechnicianNail TechPedicuristSalon Nail Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.