How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in Houston?
$35,080a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 187
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,330Median: $35,080Highest 10%: $46,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,330 | $8.81 | |
| 25th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| Median | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| 90th | $46,300 | $22.26 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| Austin, TX | $37,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $31,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,350 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.87 ($35,080 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $35,080 against $35,760 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $34,040, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
114 of 187 metro areas with data.
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,300 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.