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Manicurist Salary in California (2026)
$17.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,005/year ($2,584/month) for a single filer
California ranks 20th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 39,210 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $36,630 a year — though pay ranges from $34,840 for newcomers to $47,260 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 39,210 Manicurist jobs in California (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Manicurist salary of $36,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,005 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,216 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,802 |
| California state income tax | −$608 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,584 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in California?
- The median Manicurist salary in California is $36,630 per year ($17.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,480 and $39,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in California?
- On the median salary of $36,630, a single filer in California takes home about $31,005 per year ($2,584 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 39,210 Manicurist jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.