SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
At $36,620, median pay for Manicurists and Pedicurists in District of Columbia tracks the national median of $35,760 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,620, median pay for Manicurists and Pedicurists in District of Columbia tracks the national median of $35,760 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,400 to $48,690.
District of Columbia ranks number 22nd out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Washington records the highest median at $42,040. Of the 465 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 465th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | +1.8% |
| 25th | $36,400 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,620 | +2.4% |
| 75th | $48,690 | +36.2% |
| 90th | $50,620 | +41.6% |
| Mean | $41,370 | +15.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $42,040 | 3,400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $36,620 buys what $33,321 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,321US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,620 a year, 2.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,400 to $50,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 22nd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $42,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $36,620, or $17.61 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 District of Columbia is 2.4% 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 District of Columbia earns more than $50,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,400 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 Washington, at $42,040 per year.
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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