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Manicurist Salary in Texas (2026)
$16.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,531/year ($2,461/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 36th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 5,340 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $34,040 a year — though pay ranges from $18,950 for newcomers to $48,510 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,340 Manicurist jobs in Texas (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Manicurist salary of $34,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $29,531 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $34,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,905 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,604 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,531 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,461 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Texas?
- The median Manicurist salary in Texas is $34,040 per year ($16.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,780 and $38,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $34,040, a single filer in Texas takes home about $29,531 per year ($2,461 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 5,340 Manicurist jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.