Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,660 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Milwaukee earn between $29,820 and $40,000.
- $21K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $40K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,330 | $3,111 | $17.95 |
| Median | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,820 | $2,485 | $14.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Milwaukee earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($38,230) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $37,330 | $36,170 | $20,560 | $55,660 | 1,140 |
| Wisconsin | $38,230 | $36,680 | $20,950 | $54,400 | 2,350 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $37,330, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $31,222 a year, or $2,602 a month and $1,201 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 Milwaukee a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $37,330 buys what about $38,510 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 9th of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($41,350).
- Sheboygan$41,350
- Madison$39,920
- Kenosha$39,840
- Racine$39,250
- Janesville$38,040
- Eau Claire$37,800
- Appleton$37,700
- Green Bay$37,560
- Milwaukee$37,330
- Fond du Lac$37,130
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$17.95 an hour on average, and $17.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $31,222 a year ($2,602 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,330.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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