SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Topeka
Topeka, KS · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Topeka, KS is $35,370 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 Topeka, KS is $35,370 per year, close to the national median of $35,760 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $28,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,690 to $38,580.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Wichita leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 295th of 333 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,090 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $31,690 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $35,370 | −1.1% |
| 75th | $38,580 | +7.9% |
| 90th | $52,000 | +45.4% |
| Mean | $37,230 | +4.1% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Topeka run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $35,370 goes as far as $39,256 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,256US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,370 a year, 1.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,090 to $52,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $30,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Topeka, KS?
The median annual wage is $35,370, or $17.00 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 Topeka, KS is 1.1% 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 Topeka, KS earns more than $52,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,090 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 Wichita, at $30,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Topeka, KS. 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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