Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $16.26 an hour ($33,810 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.

$16.26Median hourly pay
$20,240–$43,260Middle half of workers, yearly
710People in this job in South Carolina

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($35,760). South Carolina ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$8.87$18,450
25% of workers$9.73$20,240
Half of workers (median)$16.26$33,810
75% of workers$20.80$43,260
90% of workers$30.07$62,550

Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$34,850170
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal$34,67070
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$33,920110
Florence$31,10040

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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.