Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,090 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Tulsa earn between $31,360 and $32,850.
- $22K10th
- $31K25th
- $32KMedian
- $33K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16.35 |
| Median | $31,550 | $2,629 | $15.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,360 | $2,613 | $15.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,850 | $2,738 | $15.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Tulsa earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($34,500) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $34,000 | $31,550 | $22,290 | $44,090 | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $34,500 | $31,330 | $22,290 | $50,620 | 480 |
| 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 Tulsa
On the average salary of $34,000, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $28,514 a year, or $2,376 a month and $1,097 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $34,000 buys what about $38,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in nearby metro areas
- Joplin, MO$39,620
- Wichita, KS$32,970
- Springfield, MO$41,820
- Lawrence, KS$33,110
- Topeka, KS$37,230
- Kansas City, MO$38,180
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 Tulsa: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Tulsa?
$16.35 an hour on average, and $15.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $28,514 a year ($2,376 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,000.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.2%.
- 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 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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