Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Illinois

Manicurists and pedicurists in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $40,780 a year) and the least in Springfield ($37,400), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the manicurists and pedicurists average at $40,560 and the median at $37,050 for 2,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,570.

Manicurists and Pedicurists average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$40,780
Bloomington$40,060
Springfield$37,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$40,780	$38,100	$31,200	$33,069	104
Bloomington	$40,060	$40,830	$34,500	$32,526	94
Springfield	$37,400	$31,200	$31,200	$30,521	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other states

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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.
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.

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