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Manicurist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$13.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,800/year ($1,983/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 46th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 9,610 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $27,990 a year — though pay ranges from $20,520 for newcomers to $43,890 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,610 Manicurist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Manicurist salary of $27,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,800 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $27,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,189 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,141 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$859 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,983 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Manicurist salary in Pennsylvania is $27,990 per year ($13.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,510 and $33,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $27,990, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $23,800 per year ($1,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,610 Manicurist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.