Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,430 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Louisville earn between $32,440 and $56,220.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $46KMedian
- $56K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,790 | $3,816 | $22.01 |
| Median | $46,340 | $3,862 | $22.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,440 | $2,703 | $15.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,220 | $4,685 | $27.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($44,140) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $45,790 | $46,340 | $32,440 | $65,430 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $44,140 | $45,310 | $31,480 | $65,430 | 240 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $45,790, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $36,480 a year, or $3,040 a month and $1,403 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $37,629 | $3,136 |
| Working in KY | $36,480 | $3,040 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $45,790 buys what about $49,197 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$39,870
- Evansville, IN$34,180
- Dayton, OH$39,200
- Clarksville, TN$36,920
- Knoxville, TN$36,850
- Fort Wayne, IN$35,070
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 Louisville: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Louisville?
$22.02 an hour on average, and $22.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $36,480 a year ($3,040 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,790. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.1%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.19, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.19).
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