Median pay for manicurists and pedicurists in each state, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Nationally the median is $35,760 a year across about 201,800 jobs. More about this career.
By state
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| State | Median pay | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $35,290 | $30,800–$51,740 | 2,440 |
| California | $36,630 | $34,840–$47,260 | 39,210 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | $32,030–$64,590 | 3,970 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 | $34,010–$44,860 | 4,490 |
| Florida | $37,840 | $28,730–$59,940 | 4,470 |
| Georgia | $26,910 | $21,390–$56,640 | 1,710 |
| Illinois | $37,050 | $31,200–$48,840 | 2,470 |
| Kansas | $30,930 | $21,320–$44,820 | 1,510 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 | $18,190–$45,860 | 2,210 |
| Maryland | $37,300 | $34,280–$48,370 | 2,080 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 | $33,510–$46,210 | 4,660 |
| Michigan | $36,890 | $27,740–$65,880 | 1,020 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 | $27,550–$47,800 | 3,260 |
| Missouri | $39,100 | $28,600–$55,240 | 1,630 |
| Nevada | $41,880 | $30,000–$78,300 | 1,020 |
| New Jersey | $36,370 | $32,220–$39,390 | 11,520 |
| New York | $34,660 | $32,240–$35,730 | 19,710 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | $22,150–$73,260 | 1,900 |
| Ohio | $35,590 | $26,650–$53,260 | 3,680 |
| Oregon | $46,080 | $35,230–$77,420 | 2,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 | $20,520–$43,890 | 9,610 |
| Tennessee | $34,810 | $20,450–$57,340 | 1,200 |
| Texas | $34,040 | $18,950–$48,510 | 5,340 |
| Utah | $28,820 | $20,410–$42,540 | 1,150 |
| Virginia | $36,630 | $29,370–$59,430 | 4,230 |
| Washington | $49,900 | $38,660–$63,430 | 5,570 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $20,950–$54,400 | 2,350 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, state estimates (employees only; self-employed workers are not included); price-level adjustment uses the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (where 100 is the U.S. average; MajorPays' calculation). Wages are for an occupation in a state as a whole and vary widely by employer, experience, industry and place within the state. MajorPays selected and reorganized these figures; neither agency has approved or endorsed this presentation. See Data sources for each dataset's terms.