Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $35,760 · Median hourly: $17.19 · Employment: 152,770
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | $13.90 |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 |
| 75th | $41,650 | $20.03 |
| 90th | $50,140 | $24.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-5092
- Total U.S. employment: 152,770
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $28,920, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $50,140 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $28,920, median pay is $35,760, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $50,140.
Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,300 | $14.57 | -15.3% | 920 |
| Alaska | $47,890 | $23.02 | +33.9% | 180 |
| Arizona | $35,290 | $16.97 | -1.3% | 2,440 |
| Arkansas | $27,690 | $13.31 | -22.6% | 230 |
| California | $36,630 | $17.61 | +2.4% | 39,210 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | $17.84 | +3.8% | 3,970 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 | $16.69 | -2.9% | 4,490 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $15.00 | -12.8% | 780 |
| District of Columbia | $36,620 | $17.61 | +2.4% | 0 |
| Florida | $37,840 | $18.19 | +5.8% | 4,470 |
| Georgia | $26,910 | $12.94 | -24.7% | 1,710 |
| Hawaii | $60,790 | $29.23 | +70.0% | 40 |
| Idaho | $34,910 | $16.78 | -2.4% | 160 |
| Illinois | $37,050 | $17.81 | +3.6% | 2,470 |
| Indiana | $36,140 | $17.38 | +1.1% | 510 |
| Iowa | $45,420 | $21.84 | +27.0% | 190 |
| Kansas | $30,930 | $14.87 | -13.5% | 1,510 |
| Kentucky | $45,310 | $21.79 | +26.7% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 | $13.55 | -21.2% | 2,210 |
| Maine | $48,540 | $23.34 | +35.7% | 200 |
| Maryland | $37,300 | $17.93 | +4.3% | 2,080 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 | $17.06 | -0.8% | 4,660 |
| Michigan | $36,890 | $17.74 | +3.2% | 1,020 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 | $17.33 | +0.8% | 3,260 |
| Mississippi | $37,300 | $17.94 | +4.3% | 520 |
| Missouri | $39,100 | $18.80 | +9.3% | 1,630 |
| Montana | $33,660 | $16.18 | -5.9% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $56,940 | $27.37 | +59.2% | 310 |
| Nevada | $41,880 | $20.14 | +17.1% | 1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $35,100 | $16.87 | -1.8% | 490 |
| New Jersey | $36,370 | $17.49 | +1.7% | 11,520 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 | $12.37 | -28.1% | 0 |
| New York | $34,660 | $16.66 | -3.1% | 19,710 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | $16.70 | -2.9% | 1,900 |
| North Dakota | $33,430 | $16.07 | -6.5% | 270 |
| Ohio | $35,590 | $17.11 | -0.5% | 3,680 |
| Oklahoma | $31,330 | $15.06 | -12.4% | 480 |
| Oregon | $46,080 | $22.16 | +28.9% | 2,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 | $13.46 | -21.7% | 9,610 |
| Rhode Island | $34,910 | $16.78 | -2.4% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 | $16.26 | -5.5% | 710 |
| South Dakota | $45,310 | $21.79 | +26.7% | 250 |
| Tennessee | $34,810 | $16.74 | -2.7% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $34,040 | $16.37 | -4.8% | 5,340 |
| Utah | $28,820 | $13.85 | -19.4% | 1,150 |
| Vermont | — | — | — | 100 |
| Virginia | $36,630 | $17.61 | +2.4% | 4,230 |
| Washington | $49,900 | $23.99 | +39.5% | 5,570 |
| West Virginia | $38,260 | $18.40 | +7.0% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $17.63 | +2.6% | 2,350 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for manicurists and pedicurists?
The median annual wage for manicurists and pedicurists is $35,760 ($17.19 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many manicurists and pedicurists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 152,770 manicurists and pedicurists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.19. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.