Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $13.55 an hour ($28,170 a year). About 2,210 people work in this job there.

$13.55Median hourly pay
$22,550–$36,580Middle half of workers, yearly
2,210People in this job in Louisiana

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). Louisiana ranks 45th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$8.75$18,190
25% of workers$10.84$22,550
Half of workers (median)$13.55$28,170
75% of workers$17.59$36,580
90% of workers$22.05$45,860

Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New Orleans-Metairie$28,680750
Baton Rouge$28,620530
Shreveport-Bossier City$26,840110
Lafayette$26,830110
Alexandria$26,540160
Monroe$26,330120

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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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.