SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · United States
Manicurists and Pedicurists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists across the United States is $35,760 per year, measured over 152,770 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $60,790.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Manicurists and Pedicurists
Pay for this occupation varies by 136.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $60,790 and New Mexico pays $25,720.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $60,790 | 40 | |
| 2 | Nebraska | $56,940 | 310 | |
| 3 | Washington | $49,900 | 5,570 | |
| 4 | Maine | $48,540 | 200 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $47,890 | 180 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $46,080 | 2,210 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $45,420 | 190 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $45,310 | 240 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $45,310 | 250 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $41,880 | 1,020 |
States with the most Manicurists and Pedicurists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 39,210 | $36,630 | |
| 2 | New York | 19,710 | $34,660 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 11,520 | $36,370 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 9,610 | $27,990 | |
| 5 | Washington | 5,570 | $49,900 | |
| 6 | Texas | 5,340 | $34,040 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4,660 | $35,470 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | 4,490 | $34,720 | |
| 9 | Florida | 4,470 | $37,840 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 4,230 | $36,630 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $59,350 | 130 |
| 2 | Omaha | $58,620 | 230 |
| 3 | Seattle | $50,800 | 3,610 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $49,290 | 30 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | $47,990 | 40 |
| 6 | Anchorage | $47,890 | 120 |
| 7 | Rapid City | $47,600 | 60 |
| 8 | Portland | $47,280 | 2,190 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $46,840 | 170 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon | $46,620 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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