How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in San Jose?
$43,070a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $20.71 an hour or $3,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.71
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 187
- Jobs in the area
- 2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,320Median: $43,070Highest 10%: $58,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| 75th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $58,220 | $27.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,080 |
| Modesto, CA | $34,890 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $20.71 ($43,070 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $43,070 against $35,760 nationally, 20% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $36,630, so San Jose pays 18% more.
Where does San Jose rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
22 of 187 metro areas with data.
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,220 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.