Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Yakima
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,370 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Yakima earn between $37,970 and $45,890.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $46K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,510 | $3,626 | $20.92 |
| Median | $45,330 | $3,778 | $21.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,970 | $3,164 | $18.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,890 | $3,824 | $22.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Yakima vs. Washington and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Yakima earn 16% less than the Washington average ($51,700) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $43,510 | $45,330 | $37,880 | $47,370 | 70 |
| Washington | $51,700 | $49,900 | $38,660 | $63,430 | 5,570 |
| 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 Yakima
On the average salary of $43,510, a single filer in Yakima takes home about $37,140 a year, or $3,095 a month and $1,428 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Yakima a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Yakima area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $43,510 buys what about $45,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Yakima ($47,810). A typical home costs $355,256, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Washington cities
Yakima ranks 5th of 5 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($53,570).
- Seattle$53,570
- Kennewick$47,790
- Spokane$47,620
- Mount Vernon$44,670
- Yakima$43,510
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 Yakima: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Yakima?
$20.92 an hour on average, and $21.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Yakima?
About $37,140 a year ($3,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,510. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Yakima 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 Yakima, WA (49420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- 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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