Manicurists and Pedicurists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for manicurists and pedicuristss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Nebraska$60,560
- Maine$55,930
- Hawaii$52,220
- Washington$51,700
- Oregon$49,100
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Utah$29,330
- Pennsylvania$29,550
- Louisiana$29,890
- Arkansas$31,490
- Georgia$32,130
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $60,560 | $56,940 | $29 | +57% | 310 |
| 2 | Maine | $55,930 | $48,540 | $27 | +45% | 200 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52,220 | $60,790 | $25 | +35.4% | 40 |
| 4 | Washington | $51,700 | $49,900 | $25 | +34% | 5,570 |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,100 | $46,080 | $24 | +27.3% | 2,210 |
| 6 | Alaska | $47,720 | $47,890 | $23 | +23.7% | 180 |
| 7 | Nevada | $46,690 | $41,880 | $22 | +21.1% | 1,020 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $44,720 | $45,310 | $22 | +15.9% | 250 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $44,140 | $45,310 | $21 | +14.4% | 240 |
| 10 | Michigan | $44,130 | $36,890 | $21 | +14.4% | 1,020 |
| 11 | Colorado | $43,550 | $37,110 | $21 | +12.9% | 3,970 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $43,070 | $33,430 | $21 | +11.7% | 270 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $42,800 | $34,740 | $21 | +11% | 1,900 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $42,550 | $37,300 | $20 | +10.3% | 520 |
| 15 | Iowa | $42,300 | $45,420 | $20 | +9.7% | 190 |
| 16 | Virginia | $41,780 | $36,630 | $20 | +8.3% | 4,230 |
| 17 | Missouri | $41,710 | $39,100 | $20 | +8.1% | 1,630 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $41,370 | $36,620 | $20 | +7.3% | — |
| 19 | Florida | $41,060 | $37,840 | $20 | +6.5% | 4,470 |
| 20 | Maryland | $40,890 | $37,300 | $20 | +6% | 2,080 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $40,850 | $38,260 | $20 | +5.9% | 120 |
| 22 | Ohio | $40,680 | $35,590 | $20 | +5.5% | 3,680 |
| 23 | Illinois | $40,560 | $37,050 | $20 | +5.2% | 2,470 |
| 24 | California | $39,730 | $36,630 | $19 | +3% | 39,210 |
| 25 | Arizona | $39,380 | $35,290 | $19 | +2.1% | 2,440 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $39,220 | $35,100 | $19 | +1.7% | 490 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $38,750 | $35,470 | $19 | +0.5% | 4,660 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $38,430 | $36,040 | $18 | -0.4% | 3,260 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $38,230 | $36,680 | $18 | -0.9% | 2,350 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $37,230 | $34,720 | $18 | -3.5% | 4,490 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $37,190 | $36,370 | $18 | -3.6% | 11,520 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $36,820 | $34,810 | $18 | -4.5% | 1,200 |
| 33 | Indiana | $36,000 | $36,140 | $17 | -6.7% | 510 |
| 34 | Idaho | $35,980 | $34,910 | $17 | -6.7% | 160 |
| 35 | Alabama | $35,700 | $30,300 | $17 | -7.4% | 920 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $35,550 | $34,910 | $17 | -7.8% | — |
| 37 | Texas | $35,540 | $34,040 | $17 | -7.9% | 5,340 |
| 38 | New York | $35,280 | $34,660 | $17 | -8.5% | 19,710 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,750 | $33,810 | $17 | -9.9% | 710 |
| 40 | Delaware | $34,610 | $31,200 | $17 | -10.3% | 780 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $34,500 | $31,330 | $17 | -10.6% | 480 |
| 42 | Montana | $33,510 | $33,660 | $16 | -13.1% | 110 |
| 43 | Kansas | $33,430 | $30,930 | $16 | -13.3% | 1,510 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $32,510 | $25,720 | $16 | -15.7% | — |
| 45 | Georgia | $32,130 | $26,910 | $15 | -16.7% | 1,710 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $31,490 | $27,690 | $15 | -18.4% | 230 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $29,890 | $28,170 | $14 | -22.5% | 2,210 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $29,550 | $27,990 | $14 | -23.4% | 9,610 |
| 49 | Utah | $29,330 | $28,820 | $14 | -24% | 1,150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 212 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $59,350 | $59,490 | 130 |
| 2 | Omaha, NE-IA | $58,620 | $65,810 | 230 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,800 | $53,570 | 3,610 |
| 4 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $49,290 | $58,120 | 30 |
| 5 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $47,990 | $50,290 | 40 |
| 6 | Anchorage, AK | $47,890 | $47,150 | 120 |
| 7 | Rapid City, SD | $47,600 | $44,920 | 60 |
| 8 | Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $47,580 | $40,590 | 80 |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,280 | $49,460 | 2,190 |
| 10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,840 | $47,790 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing manicurists and pedicuristss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $47,150 | $46,040 | 50 |
| 2 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $47,150 | $46,040 | 50 |
| 3 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $47,040 | $44,940 | 80 |
| 4 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $43,080 | $42,340 | 150 |
| 5 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $41,610 | $48,050 | 210 |
| 6 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $39,740 | $49,820 | 1,160 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $39,380 | $37,940 | 100 |
| 8 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $39,380 | $37,940 | 100 |
| 9 | Accommodation | $39,190 | $49,300 | 1,150 |
| 10 | Traveler Accommodation | $39,190 | $49,300 | 1,150 |
| 11 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $38,520 | $47,430 | 400 |
| 12 | Casino Hotels | $38,170 | $40,450 | 230 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make in the U.S.?
The median manicurists and pedicurists salary in the United States is $35,760 per year (mean $38,570), and about 80% earn between $28,920 and $50,140.
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $38,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Nebraska has the highest average pay for manicurists and pedicurists at $60,560 per year (median $56,940).
What is the job outlook for manicurists and pedicurists?
Employment is projected to change +7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 24,800 openings per year.