SOC 395092

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

National Median

$34,660

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$34,660

Entry Level (10th pct)

$27,910

Experienced (90th pct)

$47,990

Total Employed

147,820

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$27,910 - $31,510
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$31,510 - $37,660
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$37,660 - $47,990

Highest Paying Locations for Manicurists and Pedicurists

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

$62,400

+80.0% vs national

Kentucky

$60,950

+75.9% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$49,580

+43.0% vs national

Portland-South Portland, ME

$49,430

+42.6% vs national

Maine

$49,430

+42.6% vs national

Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$62,400	80
Kentucky	$60,950	150
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$49,580	3,730
Portland-South Portland, ME	$49,430	150
Maine	$49,430	220
Washington	$47,840	5,650
District of Columbia	$47,120	N/A
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$46,470	50
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$46,180	160
Anchorage, AK	$46,080	230
Bellingham, WA	$46,050	110
Alaska	$46,040	300
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$45,770	290
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$45,620	330
Yakima, WA	$45,210	70
Bend, OR	$45,090	70
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$44,680	120
Charleston, WV	$43,800	40
Jackson, MS	$43,310	140
New Mexico	$42,840	80
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$42,460	N/A
Mississippi	$42,370	N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$42,010	40
Salem, OR	$41,600	140
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$40,970	50
South Dakota	$40,210	310
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$40,140	530
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$39,950	2,160
Hattiesburg, MS	$39,520	40
Rapid City, SD	$39,420	90
Boulder, CO	$39,220	250
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$39,060	160
Missouri	$38,950	1,480
Rochester, MN	$38,910	140
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$38,650	90
Iowa	$38,530	120
Utah	$38,390	900
Ogden, UT	$38,390	120
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$38,150	90
St. Louis, MO-IL	$38,130	490
Asheville, NC	$38,020	80
Colorado	$37,800	3,910
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$37,800	2,570
Omaha, NE-IA	$37,590	170
Roanoke, VA	$37,360	80
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$37,360	790
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$37,320	70
Napa, CA	$37,190	110
Kansas City, MO-KS	$37,140	1,380
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$37,100	1,190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Manicurists and Pedicurists?

The national median annual salary for Manicurists and Pedicurists is $34,660, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Manicurists and Pedicuristss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Manicurists and Pedicuristss is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median salary of $62,400.

How much can an experienced Manicurists and Pedicurists make?

Top-earning Manicurists and Pedicuristss (90th percentile) make $47,990 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.