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How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in San Diego?

$36,670a year

Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.

Hourly
$17.63
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
69 of 187
Jobs in the area
4,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $55,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,150$16.90
25th$36,120$17.37
Median$36,670$17.63
75th$47,840$23.00
90th$55,360$26.62

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists.

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
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
Fresno, CA$35,080
Modesto, CA$34,890
Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in California Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$75,930
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$56,420
Embalmer$54,850
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$52,140
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,910
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,570
Animal Trainer$49,150
Mortician$49,070
Residential Advisor$43,810
Costume Attendant$43,620
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).

Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $36,670 against $35,760 nationally, 3% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $36,630, so San Diego pays 0% more.

Where does San Diego rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?

69 of 187 metro areas with data.

How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,360 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.