SOC 39-5092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Virginia
Virginia · 5 metro areas compared
At $36,630, median pay for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Virginia tracks the national median of $35,760 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,630, median pay for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Virginia tracks the national median of $35,760 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,070 to $47,430.
The area has 4,230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Virginia ranks number 21st out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Harrisonburg records the highest median at $36,770. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 688th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,370 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $34,070 | −4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,630 | +2.4% |
| 75th | $47,430 | +32.6% |
| 90th | $59,430 | +66.2% |
| Mean | $41,780 | +16.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $36,770 | 70 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $36,610 | 740 | |
| 3 | Charlottesville | $35,800 | 110 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $35,770 | 790 | |
| 5 | Winchester | $35,240 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $36,630 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,231US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,630 a year, 2.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,370 to $59,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $36,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $36,630, or $17.61 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 Virginia is 2.4% 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 Virginia earns more than $59,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,370 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 Harrisonburg, at $36,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,230 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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