SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND-MN · 1 metro areas compared
In Grand Forks, ND the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists reaches $49,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Grand Forks, ND the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists reaches $49,290 a year. That is 37.8% more than the national median of $35,760. Pay ranges from under $30,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,690 to $76,340.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Minot records the highest median at $31,130. Of the 248 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 164th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,500 | −14.7% |
| 25th | $33,690 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,290 | +37.8% |
| 75th | $76,340 | +113.5% |
| 90th | $79,950 | +123.6% |
| Mean | $58,120 | +62.5% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $31,130 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Forks run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $49,290 goes as far as $55,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 54.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,290 a year, 37.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,500 to $79,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minot, at $31,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Grand Forks, ND?
The median annual wage is $49,290, or $23.70 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 Grand Forks, ND is 37.8% 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 Grand Forks, ND earns more than $79,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,500 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 Minot, at $31,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Grand Forks, ND. 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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