Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,480 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Springfield earn between $31,200 and $43,060.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $31KMedian
- $43K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
| Median | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,060 | $3,588 | $20.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Springfield earn 8% less than the Illinois average ($40,560) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $37,400 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $45,480 | 40 |
| Illinois | $40,560 | $37,050 | $31,200 | $48,840 | 2,470 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $37,400, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $30,521 a year, or $2,543 a month and $1,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $37,400 buys what about $40,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($40,780).
- Chicago$40,780
- Bloomington$40,060
- Springfield$37,400
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 Springfield: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Springfield?
$17.98 an hour on average, and $15.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Springfield?
About $30,521 a year ($2,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,400.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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