Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $13.84 an hour ($28,790 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.

$13.84Median hourly pay
$20,820–$35,380Middle half of workers, yearly
1,670People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). It is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($27,990).

Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$9.73$20,230
25% of workers$10.01$20,820
Half of workers (median)$13.84$28,790
75% of workers$17.01$35,380
90% of workers$23.29$48,440

Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$31,2007,320
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$30,050620
Lancaster$29,370340
Harrisburg-Carlisle$29,360570
York-Hanover$29,180330
Reading$28,820230
Pittsburgh (this page)$28,7901,670
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$28,700240
Altoona$28,20080
Erie$28,100130
State College$28,10060

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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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.