Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists earn a median $35,760 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$35,760
$17.19 per hour
Range
$28,920 – $50,140
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
152,770
across the U.S.
Manicurist and Pedicurist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,913
per year · effective tax rate 13.6%
$2,576Monthly
$1,288Twice a month
$1,189Every 2 weeks
$14.86Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,111
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,217
- Medicare (1.45%)$519
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,913
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,920 | $13.90 | $25,417 |
| 25th percentile | $34,010 | $16.35 | $29,507 |
| Median (50th) | $35,760 | $17.19 | $30,913 |
| 75th percentile | $41,650 | $20.02 | $35,646 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,140 | $24.11 | $42,467 |
Best cities for manicurists and pedicurists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $50,800 | $42,998 | $38,690 | 3,610 |
| 2 | St. Louis, MO | $40,840 | $34,013 | $35,770 | 580 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $47,280 | $36,862 | $34,967 | 2,190 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $40,010 | $34,328 | $34,254 | 900 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $37,670 | $32,194 | $33,722 | 480 |
| 6 | Jacksonville, FL | $38,390 | $33,026 | $33,198 | 590 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $37,740 | $32,504 | $33,145 | 900 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $36,180 | $30,488 | $32,944 | 1,570 |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | $38,330 | $32,978 | $32,687 | 500 |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | $35,430 | $30,456 | $32,427 | 850 |
| 11 | San Jose, CA | $43,070 | $35,515 | $32,162 | 2,180 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $37,450 | $32,271 | $31,820 | 590 |
| 13 | Washington, DC | $42,040 | $34,603 | $31,779 | 3,400 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $35,150 | $30,239 | $31,707 | 1,050 |
| 15 | Milwaukee, WI | $36,170 | $30,432 | $31,394 | 1,140 |
| 16 | Richmond, VA | $36,610 | $30,305 | $30,969 | 740 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $35,080 | $30,367 | $30,789 | 1,490 |
| 18 | Colorado Springs, CO | $36,670 | $30,739 | $30,523 | 480 |
| 19 | Detroit, MI | $36,810 | $30,443 | $30,353 | 490 |
| 20 | Virginia Beach, VA | $35,770 | $29,679 | $30,302 | 790 |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | $34,950 | $29,377 | $30,177 | 900 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $38,100 | $31,052 | $29,975 | 2,090 |
| 23 | San Francisco, CA | $41,600 | $34,411 | $29,764 | 4,040 |
| 24 | Baltimore, MD | $37,590 | $30,962 | $29,632 | 720 |
| 25 | Denver, CO | $37,390 | $31,286 | $29,576 | 2,700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $50,800
- Portland, OR — $47,280
- San Jose, CA — $43,070
- Washington, DC — $42,040
- San Francisco, CA — $41,600
- St. Louis, MO — $40,840
- Las Vegas, NV — $40,010
- Jacksonville, FL — $38,390
- Tampa, FL — $38,330
- Chicago, IL — $38,100
- Austin, TX — $37,740
- Miami, FL — $37,690
- Columbus, OH — $37,670
- Baltimore, MD — $37,590
- Orlando, FL — $37,450
Manicurist and Pedicurist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60,790 | $47,935 | $29,120 – $79,730 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $56,940 | $46,220 | $29,070 – $100,610 | 310 |
| Washington | $49,900 | $42,275 | $38,660 – $63,430 | 5,570 |
| Maine | $48,540 | $39,087 | $36,800 – $81,490 | 200 |
| Alaska | $47,890 | $40,660 | $28,020 – $59,620 | 180 |
| Oregon | $46,080 | $36,003 | $35,230 – $77,420 | 2,210 |
| Iowa | $45,420 | $37,601 | $15,800 – $58,150 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $45,310 | $37,118 | $31,480 – $65,430 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $45,310 | $38,587 | $34,280 – $54,850 | 250 |
| Nevada | $41,880 | $35,831 | $30,000 – $78,300 | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $39,100 | $32,696 | $28,600 – $55,240 | 1,630 |
| West Virginia | $38,260 | $31,881 | $27,470 – $48,670 | 120 |
| Florida | $37,840 | $32,584 | $28,730 – $59,940 | 4,470 |
| Maryland | $37,300 | $30,742 | $34,280 – $48,370 | 2,080 |
| Mississippi | $37,300 | $31,391 | $21,750 – $82,040 | 520 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | $31,073 | $32,030 – $64,590 | 3,970 |
| Illinois | $37,050 | $30,260 | $31,200 – $48,840 | 2,470 |
| Michigan | $36,890 | $30,504 | $27,740 – $65,880 | 1,020 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $30,819 | $20,950 – $54,400 | 2,350 |
| California | $36,630 | $30,681 | $34,840 – $47,260 | 39,210 |
| Virginia | $36,630 | $30,320 | $29,370 – $59,430 | 4,230 |
| District of Columbia | $36,620 | $30,573 | $36,400 – $50,620 | — |
| New Jersey | $36,370 | $30,848 | $32,220 – $39,390 | 11,520 |
| Indiana | $36,140 | $30,182 | $21,580 – $46,740 | 510 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 | $30,029 | $27,550 – $47,800 | 3,260 |
| Ohio | $35,590 | $30,580 | $26,650 – $53,260 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 | $29,127 | $33,510 – $46,210 | 4,660 |
| Arizona | $35,290 | $29,862 | $30,800 – $51,740 | 2,440 |
| New Hampshire | $35,100 | $30,383 | $29,410 – $56,900 | 490 |
| Idaho | $34,910 | $29,488 | $25,150 – $51,440 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $34,910 | $29,538 | $31,200 – $43,880 | — |
| Tennessee | $34,810 | $30,150 | $20,450 – $57,340 | 1,200 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | $29,216 | $22,150 – $73,260 | 1,900 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 | $29,440 | $34,010 – $44,860 | 4,490 |
| New York | $34,660 | $28,755 | $32,240 – $35,730 | 19,710 |
| Texas | $34,040 | $29,531 | $18,950 – $48,510 | 5,340 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 | $28,475 | $18,450 – $62,550 | 710 |
| Montana | $33,660 | $28,400 | $26,690 – $43,880 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $33,430 | $29,041 | $30,560 – $76,120 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $31,330 | $26,489 | $22,290 – $50,620 | 480 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $26,194 | $31,200 – $38,060 | 780 |
| Kansas | $30,930 | $26,088 | $21,320 – $44,820 | 1,510 |
| Alabama | $30,300 | $25,276 | $21,160 – $57,370 | 920 |
| Utah | $28,820 | $25,006 | $20,410 – $42,540 | 1,150 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 | $24,349 | $18,190 – $45,860 | 2,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 | $23,800 | $20,520 – $43,890 | 9,610 |
| Arkansas | $27,690 | $23,546 | $23,930 – $49,060 | 230 |
| Georgia | $26,910 | $22,997 | $21,390 – $56,640 | 1,710 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 | $22,576 | $25,720 – $52,950 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make?
The national median salary for manicurists and pedicurists is $35,760 a year ($17.19 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920 and the top 10% earn over $50,140. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $60,790. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many manicurists and pedicurists are there in the U.S.?
About 152,770 people work as manicurists and pedicurists nationwide.
All 60 cities
- Albany, NY
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Buffalo, NY
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Fresno, CA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Kiryas Joel, NY
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- New Haven, CT
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Vallejo, CA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Waterbury, CT
- Wichita, KS