Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $16.70 an hour ($34,740 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.65 | $22,150 |
| 25% of workers | $14.28 | $29,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| 75% of workers | $22.43 | $46,650 |
| 90% of workers | $35.22 | $73,260 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $36,310 | 270 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $34,950 | 900 |
| Asheville | $34,780 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $33,530 | 90 |
| Greenville | $33,520 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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