Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,810 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Phoenix earn between $33,330 and $37,130.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,160 | $3,347 | $19.31 |
| Median | $35,520 | $2,960 | $17.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,330 | $2,778 | $16.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,130 | $3,094 | $17.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($39,380) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $40,160 | $35,520 | $33,200 | $51,810 | 1,790 |
| Arizona | $39,380 | $35,290 | $30,800 | $51,740 | 2,440 |
| United States | $38,570 | $35,760 | $28,920 | $50,140 | 152,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $40,160, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $33,838 a year, or $2,820 a month and $1,301 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $40,160 buys what about $38,871 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$40,160
- Tucson$36,860
- Lake Havasu City$36,330
Highest-paying cities for manicurists and pedicurists
Omaha, NE pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,810).
- Omaha, NE$65,810
- Portland, ME$59,490
- Grand Forks, ND$58,120
- Seattle, WA$53,570
- Fairbanks, AK$50,290
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Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Phoenix?
$19.31 an hour on average, and $17.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $33,838 a year ($2,820 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,160.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($38,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5092; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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