Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$34,660
↑ 78.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Manicurists and Pedicurists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 78.3% since 2011 ($19,440 → $34,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $34,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 8.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +21%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,660 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $34,250 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $31,130 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $29,210 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $27,870 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $25,770 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $24,330 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | $23,230 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $22,150 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | $20,820 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | $19,620 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $19,340 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $19,220 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | $19,440 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.