How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in California?
$36,630a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in California. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 39,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $36,630Highest 10%: $47,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| 90th | $47,260 | $22.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $43,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,600 |
| Napa, CA | $38,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,870 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,670 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,570 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,230 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,130 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,760 |
| Merced, CA | $35,600 |
| Redding, CA | $35,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,340 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,100 |
| El Centro, CA | $35,090 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,080 |
| Modesto, CA | $34,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| 17. Illinois | $37,050 |
| 18. Michigan | $36,890 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,680 |
| 20. California | $36,630 |
| 21. Virginia | $36,630 |
| 22. District of Columbia | $36,620 |
| 23. New Jersey | $36,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.61 ($36,630 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $36,630 against $35,760 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
California ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays manicurist and pedicurists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $43,070 a year.
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.