Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,510 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Austin earn between $33,760 and $38,900.
- $19K10th
- $34K25th
- $38KMedian
- $39K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,270 | $3,106 | $17.92 |
| Median | $37,740 | $3,145 | $18.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,760 | $2,813 | $16.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,900 | $3,242 | $18.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Austin earn 5% more than the Texas average ($35,540) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $37,270 | $37,740 | $19,220 | $48,510 | 900 |
| Texas | $35,540 | $34,040 | $18,950 | $48,510 | 5,340 |
| 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 Austin
On the average salary of $37,270, a single filer in Austin takes home about $32,126 a year, or $2,677 a month and $1,236 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $37,270 buys what about $38,005 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 1st of 5 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Austin$37,270
- Dallas$36,260
- Houston$35,920
- San Antonio$34,080
- El Paso$30,580
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 Austin: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Austin?
$17.92 an hour on average, and $18.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Austin?
About $32,126 a year ($2,677 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,270. Texas has no state income tax.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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