SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Kentucky
Kentucky · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Kentucky is $45,310 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 Kentucky is $45,310 per year, well above the national median of $35,760. The gap of 26.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,440 to $47,670.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 8th by median wage. Louisville/Jefferson County leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 505th of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,480 | −12.0% |
| 25th | $32,440 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $45,310 | +26.7% |
| 75th | $47,670 | +33.3% |
| 90th | $65,430 | +83.0% |
| Mean | $44,140 | +23.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,340 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,310 goes as far as $50,233 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,233US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,310 a year, 26.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,480 to $65,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Louisville/Jefferson County, at $46,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $45,310, or $21.79 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 Kentucky is 26.7% 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 Kentucky earns more than $65,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,480 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, at $46,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. 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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