Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,300 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Baton Rouge earn between $23,980 and $36,030.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $29KMedian
- $36K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,170 | $2,514 | $14.50 |
| Median | $28,620 | $2,385 | $13.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,980 | $1,998 | $11.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,030 | $3,002 | $17.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($29,890) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $30,170 | $28,620 | $22,350 | $39,300 | 530 |
| Louisiana | $29,890 | $28,170 | $18,190 | $45,860 | 2,210 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $30,170, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $25,903 a year, or $2,159 a month and $996 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $30,170 buys what about $33,234 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 6 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($31,060).
- New Orleans$31,060
- Baton Rouge$30,170
- Lafayette$29,360
- Shreveport$28,700
- Alexandria$28,010
- Monroe$27,990
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$14.51 an hour on average, and $13.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $25,903 a year ($2,159 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,170.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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