How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make in Tennessee?
$34,810a year
Median yearly pay for manicurist and pedicurists in Tennessee. That is $16.74 an hour or $2,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.74
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,450Median: $34,810Highest 10%: $57,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,450 | $9.83 | |
| 25th | $28,130 | $13.52 | |
| Median | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 75th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 90th | $57,340 | $27.57 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $34,950 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,240 |
| Johnson City, TN | $33,690 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for manicurist and pedicurists.
| 29. New Hampshire | $35,100 |
| 30. Idaho | $34,910 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $34,910 |
| 32. Tennessee | $34,810 |
| 33. North Carolina | $34,740 |
| 34. Connecticut | $34,720 |
| 35. New York | $34,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.74 ($34,810 a year).
Do manicurist and pedicurists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $34,810 against $35,760 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for manicurist and pedicurist pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays manicurist and pedicurists the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $34,950 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.