Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,480 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Rochester earn between $34,300 and $49,070.
- $29K10th
- $34K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,560 | $3,630 | $20.94 |
| Median | $45,710 | $3,809 | $21.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,300 | $2,858 | $16.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Rochester earn 13% more than the Minnesota average ($38,430) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $43,560 | $45,710 | $29,460 | $58,480 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $38,430 | $36,040 | $27,550 | $47,800 | 3,260 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $43,560, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $35,669 a year, or $2,972 a month and $1,372 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $43,560 buys what about $47,962 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Rochester$43,560
- Mankato$40,900
- Minneapolis$38,000
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 Rochester: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Rochester?
$20.94 an hour on average, and $21.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $35,669 a year ($2,972 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,560. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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