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BLSSalary

Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary (2025)

Based on 152,770 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$38,570
$18.54/hr
Annual Median
$35,760
$17.19/hr
Bottom 10%
$28,920
$13.90/hr
Top 10%
$50,140
$24.10/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$28,920
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$34,010
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$35,760
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$41,650
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$50,140

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$29K

25th

$34K

Median

$36K

75th

$42K

90th

$50K

Highest Paying States for Manicurists and Pedicurists

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Nebraska$60,560
Maine$55,930
Hawaii$52,220
Washington$51,700
Oregon$49,100
Alaska$47,720
Nevada$46,690
South Dakota$44,720
Kentucky$44,140
Michigan$44,130

Geographic Salary Variation

Manicurists and Pedicurists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Nebraska at an average of $60,560 per year, while Michigan has an average of $44,130 — a difference of $16,430. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Manicurists and Pedicurists

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 152,770 workers were employed as Manicurists and Pedicuristss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Personal Care and Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $38,570 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 39-5092

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($28,920) represents entry-level or part-time Manicurists and Pedicuristss, while the 90th percentile ($50,140) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($35,760) is the midpoint — half of all Manicurists and Pedicuristss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.