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SOC 39-5092·Personal Care & Service
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Median wage
$34,343
10-yr outlook
+21.9%by 2032
Openings / year
3,095
Workers in NY
19,770
How pay grows with experience
Manicurists and Pedicurists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $32,353 |
| Median (typical) | $34,343 |
| Experienced | $36,901 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Manicurists and Pedicurists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $34,981 |
| Long Island | $34,359 |
| Hudson Valley | $34,343 |
| Capital Region | $32,240 |
| Central New York | $32,240 |
| Finger Lakes | $32,240 |
| Mohawk Valley | $32,240 |
| Southern Tier | $32,240 |
| Western New York | $32,240 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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