SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Hanford
Hanford-Corcoran, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $35,290 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $35,290 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,760. Half of workers earn between $35,080 and $36,940. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,320 and the ninetieth at $44,390.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 191st of 196 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −4.0% |
| 25th | $35,080 | −1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $35,290 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $36,940 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $44,390 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $37,760 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $43,070 | 2,180 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $41,600 | 4,040 | |
| 3 | Napa | $38,500 | 140 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $37,870 | 390 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $36,810 | 460 | |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $36,750 | 160 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $36,670 | 4,180 | |
| 8 | Salinas | $36,630 | 250 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $36,570 | 15,050 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $36,230 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hanford run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $35,290 buys what $31,879 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,879US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,290 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $44,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $43,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Hanford, CA?
The median annual wage is $35,290, or $16.97 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 Hanford, CA is 1.3% lower. 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 Hanford, CA earns more than $44,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 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 San Jose, at $43,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Hanford, CA. 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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