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Manicurist salary
Average manicurist salary
$16.25
How much does a manicurist make?
The average manicurist salary in the United States is $33,794. Manicurist salaries typically range between $20,000 and $56,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for manicurists is $16.25 per hour.
Manicurist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Manicurists earn the highest average salary in Maryland.
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Where can a Manicurist earn more?
Manicurist salary estimates from across the web
Average manicurist salary by state
Highest paying states for manicurists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $37,798 | $18.17 |
| 2 | Ohio | $36,724 | $17.66 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $36,870 | $17.73 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $35,629 | $17.13 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $38,475 | $18.50 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $36,063 | $17.34 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $35,239 | $16.94 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $35,496 | $17.07 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $33,925 | $16.31 |
| 10 | Washington | $37,818 | $18.18 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $37,432 | $18.00 |
| 12 | Michigan | $33,066 | $15.90 |
| 13 | Montana | $35,444 | $17.04 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $36,268 | $17.44 |
| 15 | Maryland | $39,839 | $19.15 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $35,813 | $17.22 |
| 17 | Indiana | $31,898 | $15.34 |
| 18 | Delaware | $33,138 | $15.93 |
| 19 | Florida | $33,166 | $15.95 |
| 20 | Missouri | $32,662 | $15.70 |
| 21 | Colorado | $33,695 | $16.20 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $31,561 | $15.17 |
| 23 | Utah | $31,183 | $14.99 |
| 24 | New York | $35,939 | $17.28 |
| 25 | Vermont | $33,736 | $16.22 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $36,193 | $17.40 |
| 27 | Texas | $32,502 | $15.63 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $33,222 | $15.97 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $31,227 | $15.01 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $31,059 | $14.93 |
| 31 | California | $35,247 | $16.95 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $32,665 | $15.70 |
| 33 | Georgia | $32,045 | $15.41 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $31,292 | $15.04 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $31,647 | $15.21 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $31,532 | $15.16 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $28,554 | $13.73 |
| 38 | Illinois | $29,519 | $14.19 |
| 39 | Oregon | $29,959 | $14.40 |
| 40 | Alaska | $31,232 | $15.02 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $31,054 | $14.93 |
| 42 | Idaho | $29,757 | $14.31 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $30,618 | $14.72 |
| 44 | Iowa | $29,086 | $13.98 |
| 45 | Nevada | $27,775 | $13.35 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $32,330 | $15.54 |
| 47 | Virginia | $29,665 | $14.26 |
| 48 | Kansas | $27,883 | $13.41 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $28,572 | $13.74 |
| 50 | Maine | $29,065 | $13.97 |
| 51 | Alabama | $25,382 | $12.20 |
Highest paying cities for manicurists
The highest-paying cities for manicurists are Valley Stream, NY, Boston, MA, and Jacksonville, NC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Stream, NY | $36,245 | $17.43 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $36,034 | $17.32 |
| 3 | Jacksonville, NC | $35,613 | $17.12 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $35,579 | $17.11 |
| 5 | Biloxi, MS | $34,074 | $16.38 |
| 6 | Miami, FL | $33,424 | $16.07 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $32,942 | $15.84 |
| 8 | Atlantic City, NJ | $32,502 | $15.63 |
| 9 | Newington, CT | $31,090 | $14.95 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $29,593 | $14.23 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $27,742 | $13.34 |
Manicurist salary details
A manicurist's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a manicurist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $33,794 | $2,816 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying manicurist jobs
The highest paying types of manicurists are pedicurist, nail artist, and stylist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | $37,122 | $3,094 | $17.85 | 45,889 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | $36,637 | $3,053 | $17.61 | 52,740 |
| Stylist | $37,985 | $3,165 | $18.26 | 49,296 |
| Nail Technician | $30,503 | $2,542 | $14.66 | 9,115 |
Top companies hiring manicurists now:
Which companies pay manicurists the most?
Manicurist salaries at E & S Inc and MiniLuxe are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manicurist salary at companies like Paul Mitchell Schools and GreenwichPub.Schls. Are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E & S Inc | $36,280 | $17.44 |
| 2 | MiniLuxe | $35,331 | $16.99 |
| 3 | Paul Mitchell Schools | $35,121 | $16.89 |
| 4 | GreenwichPub.Schls. | $34,182 | $16.43 |
| 5 | The Magazi Inc | $33,629 | $16.17 |
| 6 | Bright Health | $32,597 | $15.67 |
| 7 | Ciao Bella | $29,049 | $13.97 |
| 8 | MGM Resorts International | $27,004 | $12.98 |
| 9 | JC Resorts | $26,580 | $12.78 |
| 10 | Boyd Gaming | $26,127 | $12.56 |
| 11 | Umpqua Indian Development Corporation | $25,988 | $12.49 |
| 12 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa | $25,971 | $12.49 |
| 13 | Treasure Island, FL | $25,851 | $12.43 |
| 14 | Ballantyne Country Club | $25,779 | $12.39 |
| 15 | Hilton | $25,086 | $12.06 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Manicurist salary trends
The average manicurist salary has risen by $10,222 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manicurist earned $23,572 annually, but today, they earn $33,794 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for manicurists over the last decade.
Compare manicurist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average manicurist salary over time
Compare manicurist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Manicurist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,800 | $16.25 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | $31,200 | $15.02 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $29,500 | $14.18 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $28,200 | $13.54 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $26,900 | $12.91 | +6.0% |
Recently added manicurist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell Schools | Manicurist Instructor | Modesto, CA | 12/10/2024 | $45,914 |
| La Casa Del Zorro | Manicurist | Ione, CA | 10/04/2024 | $66,784 |
| Evisos | SE Necesita Manicurista | Welcome, SC | 09/26/2024 | $37,566 |
| La Casa Del Zorro | Manicurist | Ione, CA | 09/25/2024 | $66,784 |
| Paul Mitchell Schools | Manicurist Instructor | Modesto, CA | 09/13/2024 | $45,914 |
| Paul Mitchell Schools | Manicurist Instructor | Modesto, CA | 09/11/2024 | $45,914 |
| La Casa Del Zorro | Manicurist | Ione, CA | 09/11/2024 | $66,784 |
| Evisos | SE Necesita Manicurista | Welcome, SC | 09/10/2024 | $37,566 |
| Cure Waterless Nail Spa | Licensed Manicurist | Greensboro, NC | 09/04/2024 | $26,088 |
| The Gents Place of River Oaks | Manicurist | Houston, TX | 08/20/2024 | $29,218 |
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