Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary by State
The national median pay for manicurists and pedicurists is $35,760 a year. By state, it ranges from $25,720 in New Mexico to $60,790 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,920
- 25th percentile
- $34,010
- Median
- $35,760
- 75th percentile
- $41,650
- Top 10%
- $50,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 152,770 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $60,790 | +70% | $29,120 | $79,730 | 40 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $56,940 | +59% | $29,070 | $100,610 | 310 |
| 3 | Washington | $49,900 | +40% | $38,660 | $63,430 | 5,570 |
| 4 | Maine | $48,540 | +36% | $36,800 | $81,490 | 200 |
| 5 | Alaska | $47,890 | +34% | $28,020 | $59,620 | 180 |
| 6 | Oregon | $46,080 | +29% | $35,230 | $77,420 | 2,210 |
| 7 | Iowa | $45,420 | +27% | $15,800 | $58,150 | 190 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $45,310 | +27% | $31,480 | $65,430 | 240 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $45,310 | +27% | $34,280 | $54,850 | 250 |
| 10 | Nevada | $41,880 | +17% | $30,000 | $78,300 | 1,020 |
| 11 | Missouri | $39,100 | +9% | $28,600 | $55,240 | 1,630 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $38,260 | +7% | $27,470 | $48,670 | 120 |
| 13 | Florida | $37,840 | +6% | $28,730 | $59,940 | 4,470 |
| 14 | Maryland | $37,300 | +4% | $34,280 | $48,370 | 2,080 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $37,300 | +4% | $21,750 | $82,040 | 520 |
| 16 | Colorado | $37,110 | +4% | $32,030 | $64,590 | 3,970 |
| 17 | Illinois | $37,050 | +4% | $31,200 | $48,840 | 2,470 |
| 18 | Michigan | $36,890 | +3% | $27,740 | $65,880 | 1,020 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $36,680 | +3% | $20,950 | $54,400 | 2,350 |
| 20 | California | $36,630 | +2% | $34,840 | $47,260 | 39,210 |
| 21 | Virginia | $36,630 | +2% | $29,370 | $59,430 | 4,230 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $36,620 | +2% | $36,400 | $50,620 | Not published |
| 23 | New Jersey | $36,370 | +2% | $32,220 | $39,390 | 11,520 |
| 24 | Indiana | $36,140 | +1% | $21,580 | $46,740 | 510 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $36,040 | +1% | $27,550 | $47,800 | 3,260 |
| 26 | Ohio | $35,590 | 0% | $26,650 | $53,260 | 3,680 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $35,470 | −1% | $33,510 | $46,210 | 4,660 |
| 28 | Arizona | $35,290 | −1% | $30,800 | $51,740 | 2,440 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $35,100 | −2% | $29,410 | $56,900 | 490 |
| 30 | Idaho | $34,910 | −2% | $25,150 | $51,440 | 160 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $34,910 | −2% | $31,200 | $43,880 | Not published |
| 32 | Tennessee | $34,810 | −3% | $20,450 | $57,340 | 1,200 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $34,740 | −3% | $22,150 | $73,260 | 1,900 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $34,720 | −3% | $34,010 | $44,860 | 4,490 |
| 35 | New York | $34,660 | −3% | $32,240 | $35,730 | 19,710 |
| 36 | Texas | $34,040 | −5% | $18,950 | $48,510 | 5,340 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $33,810 | −5% | $18,450 | $62,550 | 710 |
| 38 | Montana | $33,660 | −6% | $26,690 | $43,880 | 110 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $33,430 | −7% | $30,560 | $76,120 | 270 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $31,330 | −12% | $22,290 | $50,620 | 480 |
| 41 | Delaware | $31,200 | −13% | $31,200 | $38,060 | 780 |
| 42 | Kansas | $30,930 | −14% | $21,320 | $44,820 | 1,510 |
| 43 | Alabama | $30,300 | −15% | $21,160 | $57,370 | 920 |
| 44 | Utah | $28,820 | −19% | $20,410 | $42,540 | 1,150 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $28,170 | −21% | $18,190 | $45,860 | 2,210 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania | $27,990 | −22% | $20,520 | $43,890 | 9,610 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $27,690 | −23% | $23,930 | $49,060 | 230 |
| 48 | Georgia | $26,910 | −25% | $21,390 | $56,640 | 1,710 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $25,720 | −28% | $25,720 | $52,950 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary questions
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $60,790 a year (+70% vs. the national median of $35,760). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $25,720 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most manicurists and pedicurists work?
California has the most jobs, about 39,210, with a median of $36,630.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.