SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Mississippi
Mississippi · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Mississippi is $37,300 per year, close to the national median of $35,760 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Mississippi is $37,300 per year, close to the national median of $35,760 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $30,350 and $45,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,750 and the ninetieth at $82,040.
The area has 520 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Mississippi ranks number 15th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $43,380. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 518th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,750 | −39.2% |
| 25th | $30,350 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,300 | +4.3% |
| 75th | $45,800 | +28.1% |
| 90th | $82,040 | +129.4% |
| Mean | $42,550 | +19.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $43,380 | 110 | |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $41,440 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $37,300 goes as far as $42,874 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,874US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,300 a year, 4.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,750 to $82,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $43,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $37,300, or $17.94 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 Mississippi is 4.3% 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 Mississippi earns more than $82,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,750 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 Gulfport, at $43,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. 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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