Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,920
- 25th Percentile — Junior$34,010
- 50th Percentile — Median$35,760
- 75th Percentile — Senior$41,650
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$50,140
The top 10% of Manicurists and Pedicurists earn $50,140 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $28,920, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $60,560 | +57.0% |
| Maine | $55,930 | +45.0% |
| Hawaii | $52,220 | +35.4% |
| Washington | $51,700 | +34.0% |
| Oregon | $49,100 | +27.3% |
| Alaska | $47,720 | +23.7% |
| Nevada | $46,690 | +21.1% |
| South Dakota | $44,720 | +15.9% |
| Kentucky | $44,140 | +14.4% |
| Michigan | $44,130 | +14.4% |
| Colorado | $43,550 | +12.9% |
| North Dakota | $43,070 | +11.7% |
| North Carolina | $42,800 | +11.0% |
| Mississippi | $42,550 | +10.3% |
| Iowa | $42,300 | +9.7% |
| Virginia | $41,780 | +8.3% |
| Missouri | $41,710 | +8.1% |
| Vermont (est.) | $41,656 | +8.0% |
| District of Columbia | $41,370 | +7.3% |
| Florida | $41,060 | +6.5% |
| Maryland | $40,890 | +6.0% |
| West Virginia | $40,850 | +5.9% |
| Ohio | $40,680 | +5.5% |
| Illinois | $40,560 | +5.2% |
| California | $39,730 | +3.0% |
| Arizona | $39,380 | +2.1% |
| New Hampshire | $39,220 | +1.7% |
| Massachusetts | $38,750 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $38,430 | -0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $38,230 | -0.9% |
| Connecticut | $37,230 | -3.5% |
| New Jersey | $37,190 | -3.6% |
| Tennessee | $36,820 | -4.5% |
| Indiana | $36,000 | -6.7% |
| Idaho | $35,980 | -6.7% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $35,870 | -7.0% |
| Alabama | $35,700 | -7.4% |
| Rhode Island | $35,550 | -7.8% |
| Texas | $35,540 | -7.9% |
| New York | $35,280 | -8.5% |
| South Carolina | $34,750 | -9.9% |
| Delaware | $34,610 | -10.3% |
| Oklahoma | $34,500 | -10.6% |
| Montana | $33,510 | -13.1% |
| Kansas | $33,430 | -13.3% |
| New Mexico | $32,510 | -15.7% |
| Georgia | $32,130 | -16.7% |
| Arkansas | $31,490 | -18.4% |
| Louisiana | $29,890 | -22.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $29,550 | -23.4% |
| Utah | $29,330 | -24.0% |
What Factors Affect Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Manicurists and Pedicurists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Nebraska pays an average of $60,560, while Utah pays $29,330 — a gap of $31,230 per year.
The middle half of Manicurists and Pedicurists earn between $34,010 and $41,650 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920, while the top 10% earn more than $50,140.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Manicurists and Pedicurists?
The average salary for Manicurists and Pedicurists in the United States is $38,570 per year, with a median of $35,760.
What is the starting salary for Manicurists and Pedicurists?
Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists typically earn between $28,920 and $34,010 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Manicurists and Pedicurists the most?
Nebraska pays Manicurists and Pedicurists the most at $60,560 per year on average, followed by Maine ($55,930) and Hawaii ($52,220).
How much do Manicurists and Pedicurists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $38,570, Manicurists and Pedicurists earn approximately $18.54 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Manicurists and Pedicurists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 152,770 Manicurists and Pedicurists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $38,570 and a median of $35,760 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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