Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,010 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Florence earn between $21,080 and $39,950.
- $18K10th
- $21K25th
- $31KMedian
- $40K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,330 | $2,944 | $16.99 |
| Median | $31,100 | $2,592 | $14.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,080 | $1,757 | $10.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,950 | $3,329 | $19.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Florence earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($34,750) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $35,330 | $31,100 | $17,510 | $63,010 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $34,750 | $33,810 | $18,450 | $62,550 | 710 |
| 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 Florence
On the average salary of $35,330, a single filer in Florence takes home about $30,163 a year, or $2,514 a month and $1,160 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $35,330 buys what about $40,715 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 2nd of 4 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($35,990).
- Charleston$35,990
- Florence$35,330
- Greenville$35,310
- Hilton Head Island$33,710
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 Florence: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Florence?
$16.99 an hour on average, and $14.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Florence?
About $30,163 a year ($2,514 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,330.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Florence, SC (22500). 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 (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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