Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,700 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Medford earn between $34,760 and $46,790.
- $34K10th
- $35K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,360 | $3,863 | $22.29 |
| Median | $46,390 | $3,866 | $22.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,760 | $2,897 | $16.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,790 | $3,899 | $22.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Medford earn 6% less than the Oregon average ($49,100) and 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $46,360 | $46,390 | $34,170 | $56,700 | 70 |
| Oregon | $49,100 | $46,080 | $35,230 | $77,420 | 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 Medford
On the average salary of $46,360, a single filer in Medford takes home about $36,227 a year, or $3,019 a month and $1,393 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Medford a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $46,360 buys what about $45,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 4th of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($49,460).
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 Medford: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Medford?
$22.29 an hour on average, and $22.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Medford?
About $36,227 a year ($3,019 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,360. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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