Manicurist and Pedicurist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A manicurist and pedicurist earns a median of $35,760 a year ($17.19 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $38,570. About 152,770 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,760
- Gross pay
- $1,375.38
- Federal income tax
- −$81.20
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$85.27
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.94
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,188.97
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,760
- Federal
- $2,111
- FICA
- $2,736
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,913
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Manicurist and Pedicurist salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60,790 | $52,220 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $56,940 | $60,560 | 310 |
| Washington | $49,900 | $51,700 | 5,570 |
| Maine | $48,540 | $55,930 | 200 |
| Alaska | $47,890 | $47,720 | 180 |
| Oregon | $46,080 | $49,100 | 2,210 |
| Iowa | $45,420 | $42,300 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $45,310 | $44,140 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $45,310 | $44,720 | 250 |
| Nevada | $41,880 | $46,690 | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $39,100 | $41,710 | 1,630 |
| West Virginia | $38,260 | $40,850 | 120 |
| Florida | $37,840 | $41,060 | 4,470 |
| Maryland | $37,300 | $40,890 | 2,080 |
| Mississippi | $37,300 | $42,550 | 520 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | $43,550 | 3,970 |
| Illinois | $37,050 | $40,560 | 2,470 |
| Michigan | $36,890 | $44,130 | 1,020 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $38,230 | 2,350 |
| California | $36,630 | $39,730 | 39,210 |
| Virginia | $36,630 | $41,780 | 4,230 |
| District of Columbia | $36,620 | $41,370 | — |
| New Jersey | $36,370 | $37,190 | 11,520 |
| Indiana | $36,140 | $36,000 | 510 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 | $38,430 | 3,260 |
| Ohio | $35,590 | $40,680 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 | $38,750 | 4,660 |
| Arizona | $35,290 | $39,380 | 2,440 |
| New Hampshire | $35,100 | $39,220 | 490 |
| Idaho | $34,910 | $35,980 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $34,910 | $35,550 | — |
| Tennessee | $34,810 | $36,820 | 1,200 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | $42,800 | 1,900 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 | $37,230 | 4,490 |
| New York | $34,660 | $35,280 | 19,710 |
| Texas | $34,040 | $35,540 | 5,340 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 | $34,750 | 710 |
| Montana | $33,660 | $33,510 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $33,430 | $43,070 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $31,330 | $34,500 | 480 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $34,610 | 780 |
| Kansas | $30,930 | $33,430 | 1,510 |
| Alabama | $30,300 | $35,700 | 920 |
| Utah | $28,820 | $29,330 | 1,150 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 | $29,890 | 2,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 | $29,550 | 9,610 |
| Arkansas | $27,690 | $31,490 | 230 |
| Georgia | $26,910 | $32,130 | 1,710 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 | $32,510 | — |
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BLS occupation: Manicurists and Pedicurists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-5092). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manicurist and pedicurist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.19; the average is $18.54.
Which state pays manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Hawaii ($60,790 median), followed by Nebraska and Washington.
What is the salary range for a manicurist and pedicurist?
The bottom 10% earn under $28,920 and the top 10% earn over $50,140 a year.
How much is $35,760 after taxes?
About $30,913 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $30,035 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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