The average salary for a manicurists and pedicurist in the United States is $36,480, but the range typically falls between $31,180 and $36,920. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.54, with a range between $14.99 and $17.75.
There are approximately 144,810 people employed as a manicurists and pedicurist in the United States. With California, New York, New Jersey employing the highest number of manicurists and pedicurists.The state with the best pay for a manicurists and pedicurist is Maine, with an average annual salary of $58,880, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $31,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,260 | $13.11 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,180 | $14.99 |
| Median | $34,250 | $16.47 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,920 | $17.75 |
| 90th Percentile | $48,080 | $23.11 |
The salary of a manicurists and pedicurist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a manicurists and pedicurist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for manicurists and pedicurists are Maine, Colorado, Washington, New Mexico, Alaska while the worst states are Hawaii, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,810 | $33,270 | $50,430 |
| Alaska | $29,080 | $50,770 | $76,170 |
| Arizona | $29,720 | $37,090 | $47,670 |
| Arkansas | $22,880 | $29,890 | $38,660 |
| California | $32,240 | $36,320 | $42,120 |
| Colorado | $30,600 | $54,350 | $78,610 |
| Connecticut | $29,410 | $31,600 | $34,910 |
| Delaware | $26,840 | $29,720 | $34,690 |
| District of Columbia | $33,490 | $40,050 | $47,970 |
| Florida | $24,360 | $36,370 | $53,100 |
| Georgia | $16,290 | $29,680 | $46,020 |
| Hawaii | $24,960 | $31,410 | $58,490 |
| Idaho | $27,090 | $35,300 | $36,470 |
| Illinois | $28,560 | $43,430 | $62,320 |
| Indiana | $18,970 | $30,420 | $53,000 |
| Iowa | $27,820 | $38,150 | $55,350 |
| Kansas | $19,880 | $31,850 | $45,240 |
| Kentucky | $30,160 | $42,330 | $64,210 |
| Louisiana | $18,330 | $28,460 | $39,040 |
| Maine | $34,050 | $58,880 | $76,050 |
| Maryland | $29,900 | $36,780 | $43,070 |
| Massachusetts | $31,200 | $35,200 | $44,270 |
| Michigan | $22,320 | $42,010 | $73,300 |
| Minnesota | $23,450 | $35,960 | $46,260 |
| Mississippi | $18,930 | $39,760 | $59,100 |
| Missouri | $26,420 | $34,270 | $44,430 |
| Montana | $23,960 | $32,510 | $38,660 |
| Nevada | $23,740 | $32,310 | $35,960 |
| New Hampshire | $21,830 | $30,840 | $39,460 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $34,410 | $48,520 |
| New Mexico | $30,510 | $44,590 | $64,200 |
| New York | $31,200 | $35,280 | $44,010 |
| North Carolina | $17,540 | $34,440 | $61,840 |
| Ohio | $24,350 | $54,390 | $147,420 |
| Oklahoma | $17,930 | $27,680 | $41,590 |
| Oregon | $31,200 | $43,800 | $66,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,400 | $27,750 | $39,890 |
| Rhode Island | $28,480 | $35,320 | $44,220 |
| South Carolina | $21,900 | $31,250 | $50,250 |
| South Dakota | $31,050 | $41,490 | $50,130 |
| Tennessee | $17,300 | $29,410 | $44,160 |
| Texas | $20,730 | $34,380 | $54,510 |
| Utah | $23,130 | $33,870 | $43,470 |
| Vermont | $31,200 | $38,600 | $61,010 |
| Virginia | $28,020 | $38,870 | $53,190 |
| Washington | $37,750 | $47,270 | $60,600 |
| West Virginia | $29,750 | $40,190 | $55,860 |
| Wisconsin | $20,640 | $32,710 | $47,520 |
Even between cities, the salary of a manicurists and pedicurist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for manicurists and pedicurists is Portland-South Portland area, ME with an average salary of $61,060.The city with the lowest average salary for manicurists and pedicurists is Johnstown, PA with an average salary of $25,570.
Areas with highest average salaries for manicurists and pedicurists
Areas with lowest average salaries for manicurists and pedicurists
The number of manicurists and pedicurists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of manicurists and pedicurists has increased by 71,800. On average, the number of manicurists and pedicurists has been increasing by 24.6% each year. The salary of manicurists and pedicurists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of manicurists and pedicurists has increased by $7,470. On average, the salary of manicurists and pedicurists has been increasing by 6.4% each year.
Manicurists and Pedicurists are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for manicurists and pedicurists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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