Labor & staffing
US nail technician median wage
The median annual wage for manicurists and pedicurists was $35,760 (a $17.19 median hourly wage) in May 2025.
BLS projects 9% growth from 2025 to 2035 with about 21,900 openings each year.
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Source
Where this number comes from. The end of the reference chain.
Manicurists and Pedicurists: Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Bureau of Labor Statistics/2025/gov
Where this number is used
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