How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in Chicago?
$38,100a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.32
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 187
- Jobs in the area
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,100Highest 10%: $48,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| 75th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $48,820 | $23.47 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| St. Louis, MO | $40,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.32 ($38,100 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $38,100 against $35,760 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,050, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
44 of 187 metro areas with data.
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,820 or more.
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.