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Manicurist Salary in New York (2026)
$16.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,755/year ($2,396/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 35th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 19,710 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $34,660 a year — though pay ranges from $32,240 for newcomers to $35,730 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,710 Manicurist jobs in New York (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Manicurist salary of $34,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,755 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $34,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,979 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,651 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,275 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,755 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,396 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in New York?
- The median Manicurist salary in New York is $34,660 per year ($16.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,070 and $34,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in New York?
- On the median salary of $34,660, a single filer in New York takes home about $28,755 per year ($2,396 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 19,710 Manicurist jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.