How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in New Jersey?
$36,370a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in New Jersey. That is $17.49 an hour or $3,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,370Highest 10%: $39,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| 75th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 90th | $39,390 | $18.94 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $34,910 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,780 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,450 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $33,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $31,200 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| 20. California | $36,630 |
| 21. Virginia | $36,630 |
| 22. District of Columbia | $36,620 |
| 23. New Jersey | $36,370 |
| 24. Indiana | $36,140 |
| 25. Minnesota | $36,040 |
| 26. Ohio | $35,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.49 ($36,370 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,370 against $35,760 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
New Jersey ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays manicurist and pedicurists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $34,910 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.