SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Alaska
Alaska · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Alaska is $47,890 per year, well above the national median of $35,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Alaska is $47,890 per year, well above the national median of $35,760. The gap of 33.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,570 and $57,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,020 and the ninetieth at $59,620.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Alaska ranks number 5th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fairbanks records the highest median at $47,990. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 412th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,020 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $38,570 | +7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,890 | +33.9% |
| 75th | $57,060 | +59.6% |
| 90th | $59,620 | +66.7% |
| Mean | $47,720 | +33.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,890 buys what $46,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 30.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,890 a year, 33.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,020 to $59,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $47,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $47,890, or $23.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,760, so pay in Alaska is 33.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $59,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fairbanks, at $47,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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