Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $17.61 an hour ($36,630 a year). About 4,230 people work in this job there.

$17.61Median hourly pay
$34,070–$47,430Middle half of workers, yearly
4,230People in this job in Virginia

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($35,760). Virginia ranks 20th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for manicurists and pedicurists in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.12$29,370
25% of workers$16.38$34,070
Half of workers (median)$17.61$36,630
75% of workers$22.80$47,430
90% of workers$28.57$59,430

Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Harrisonburg$36,77070
Richmond$36,610740
Charlottesville$35,800110
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$35,770790
Winchester$35,24060

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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.