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Manicurist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$17.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,907/year ($2,409/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 27th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 4,660 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $35,470 a year — though pay ranges from $33,510 for newcomers to $46,210 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,660 Manicurist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Manicurist salary of $35,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,907 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,713 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,774 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,907 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,409 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Manicurist salary in Massachusetts is $35,470 per year ($17.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,940 and $44,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $35,470, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $28,907 per year ($2,409 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,660 Manicurist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.