Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,290 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Manhattan earn between $17,450 and $36,240.
- $17K10th
- $17K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,190 | $2,516 | $14.51 |
| Median | $30,260 | $2,522 | $14.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $17,450 | $1,454 | $8.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,240 | $3,020 | $17.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Manhattan earn 10% less than the Kansas average ($33,430) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $30,190 | $30,260 | $17,450 | $48,290 | 60 |
| Kansas | $33,430 | $30,930 | $21,320 | $44,820 | 1,510 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $30,190, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $25,532 a year, or $2,128 a month and $982 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $30,190 buys what about $33,484 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Topeka pays the most ($37,230).
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Manhattan?
$14.51 an hour on average, and $14.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $17,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $25,532 a year ($2,128 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,190.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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