Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $16.66 an hour ($34,660 a year). About 19,710 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). New York ranks 35th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $16.38 | $34,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.66 | $34,660 |
| 75% of workers | $16.80 | $34,930 |
| 90% of workers | $17.18 | $35,730 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $34,910 | 24,390 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $34,740 | 580 |
| Kingston | $34,500 | 80 |
| Syracuse | $33,530 | 440 |
| Rochester | $32,760 | 540 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $32,240 | 610 |
| Binghamton | $32,240 | 120 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $32,240 | 700 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
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