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Manicurist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Manicurist make? The median Manicurist salary in the US is about $35,923 per year (roughly $17.00 an hour), across 151,430 jobs (Manicurists and Pedicurists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $25,720 in New Mexico to $60,790 in Hawaii. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Manicurist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| Hawaii | $60,790 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $56,940 | 310 |
| Washington | $49,900 | 5,570 |
| Maine | $48,540 | 200 |
| Alaska | $47,890 | 180 |
| Oregon | $46,080 | 2,210 |
| Iowa | $45,420 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $45,310 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $45,310 | 250 |
| Nevada | $41,880 | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $39,100 | 1,630 |
| West Virginia | $38,260 | 120 |
| Florida | $37,840 | 4,470 |
| Maryland | $37,300 | 2,080 |
| Mississippi | $37,300 | 520 |
| Colorado | $37,110 | 3,970 |
| Illinois | $37,050 | 2,470 |
| Michigan | $36,890 | 1,020 |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | 2,350 |
| California | $36,630 | 39,210 |
| Virginia | $36,630 | 4,230 |
| District of Columbia | $36,620 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $36,370 | 11,520 |
| Indiana | $36,140 | 510 |
| Minnesota | $36,040 | 3,260 |
| Ohio | $35,590 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $35,470 | 4,660 |
| Arizona | $35,290 | 2,440 |
| New Hampshire | $35,100 | 490 |
| Idaho | $34,910 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $34,910 | 0 |
| Tennessee | $34,810 | 1,200 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | 1,900 |
| Connecticut | $34,720 | 4,490 |
| New York | $34,660 | 19,710 |
| Texas | $34,040 | 5,340 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 | 710 |
| Montana | $33,660 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $33,430 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $31,330 | 480 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | 780 |
| Kansas | $30,930 | 1,510 |
| Alabama | $30,300 | 920 |
| Utah | $28,820 | 1,150 |
| Louisiana | $28,170 | 2,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,990 | 9,610 |
| Arkansas | $27,690 | 230 |
| Georgia | $26,910 | 1,710 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 | 0 |
| Vermont | — | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make?
- A Manicurist makes a median of about $35,923 per year in the US (roughly $17.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $25,720 in New Mexico to $60,790 in Hawaii depending on the state.
- What is the average Manicurist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Manicurist salary in the US is about $35,923 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 151,430 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Manicurists the most?
- Hawaii has the highest median Manicurist salary at $60,790 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Manicurists the least?
- New Mexico has the lowest median at $25,720 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Manicurists and Pedicurists, code 39-5092). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.