How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Average (mean)
- $38,570
- Jobs
- 152,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| 90th | $50,140 | $24.11 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $60,790 |
| Nebraska | $56,940 |
| Washington | $49,900 |
| Maine | $48,540 |
| Alaska | $47,890 |
| Oregon | $46,080 |
| Iowa | $45,420 |
| Kentucky | $45,310 |
| South Dakota | $45,310 |
| Nevada | $41,880 |
| Missouri | $39,100 |
| West Virginia | $38,260 |
| Florida | $37,840 |
| Maryland | $37,300 |
| Mississippi | $37,300 |
| Colorado | $37,110 |
| Illinois | $37,050 |
| Michigan | $36,890 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 |
| California | $36,630 |
| Virginia | $36,630 |
| District of Columbia | $36,620 |
| New Jersey | $36,370 |
| Indiana | $36,140 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 |
| Ohio | $35,590 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 |
| Arizona | $35,290 |
| New Hampshire | $35,100 |
| Idaho | $34,910 |
| Rhode Island | $34,910 |
| Tennessee | $34,810 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 |
| New York | $34,660 |
| Texas | $34,040 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 |
| Montana | $33,660 |
| North Dakota | $33,430 |
| Oklahoma | $31,330 |
| Delaware | $31,200 |
| Kansas | $30,930 |
| Alabama | $30,300 |
| Utah | $28,820 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 |
| Arkansas | $27,690 |
| Georgia | $26,910 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $59,350 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,620 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,800 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,290 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $47,990 |
| Anchorage, AK | $47,890 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,600 |
| Portland, OR | $47,280 |
| Kennewick, WA | $46,840 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $46,620 |
| Medford, OR | $46,390 |
| Louisville, KY | $46,340 |
| Spokane, WA | $46,050 |
| Rochester, MN | $45,710 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,330 |
In other countries
Manicurist and Pedicurist belongs to the international group "Beauticians and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Barber$38,210
- Hairdresser$35,790
- Makeup Artist$97,150
- Shampooer$32,600
- Skincare Specialist$45,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.19 ($35,760 a year).
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make a month?
About $2,980 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,760 a year.
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,920 or less a year ($13.90 an hour); the top 10% make $50,140 or more.
Which state pays manicurist and pedicurists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $60,790 a year, followed by Nebraska ($56,940) and Washington ($49,900).
Which city pays manicurist and pedicurists the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $59,350 a year.
How many manicurist and pedicurists are there in the United States?
About 152,770 people work as manicurist and pedicurists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.