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Manicurist Salary in Maine (2026)
$23.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,729/year ($3,227/month) for a single filer
Maine is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Manicurists (4th of 50), with a median about 35% above the national average. Of the 200 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $48,540 a year — though pay ranges from $36,800 for newcomers to $81,490 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 200 Manicurist jobs in Maine (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Manicurist salary of $48,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,729 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,645 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,713 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,453 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,729 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,227 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Maine?
- The median Manicurist salary in Maine is $48,540 per year ($23.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,220 and $75,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $48,540, a single filer in Maine takes home about $38,729 per year ($3,227 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 200 Manicurist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.