Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $13.46 an hour ($27,990 a year). About 9,610 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). Pennsylvania ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.86 | $20,520 |
| 25% of workers | $10.34 | $21,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.46 | $27,990 |
| 75% of workers | $15.95 | $33,180 |
| 90% of workers | $21.10 | $43,890 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $31,200 | 7,320 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $30,050 | 620 |
| Lancaster | $29,370 | 340 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $29,360 | 570 |
| York-Hanover | $29,180 | 330 |
| Reading | $28,820 | 230 |
| Pittsburgh | $28,790 | 1,670 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $28,700 | 240 |
| Altoona | $28,200 | 80 |
| Erie | $28,100 | 130 |
| State College | $28,100 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,790 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,340 |
| Skincare Specialists | $43,620 |
| Shampooers | $26,130 |
| Furniture Finishers | $47,450 |
| Barbers | $36,920 |
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