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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean, shape, and paint fingernails and toenails.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median
$17.91 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  32.6%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Vocational training is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Administer therapeutic massages.
  • Assess skin or hair conditions.
  • Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
  • Clean tools or equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Pedicurist
Nail Technician

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $17.91
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Manicurists and Pedicurists *

Area Low Median High
U S
$15.45 $16.98 $18.3
Minnesota
$13.34 $17.91 $20.86
Central Minnesota
$11.62 $17.81 $20.53
Northwest Minnesota
$11.16 $17.13 $23.14
Southeast Minnesota
$13.78 $18.55 $23.45
Southwest Minnesota
$12.48 $17.59 $18.49
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$13.48 $17.98 $20.86

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3370 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Manicurists and Pedicurists most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

 

Future Demand   This career is projected to grow much faster than average.

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 4683 new Manicurists and Pedicurists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Manicurists and Pedicurists
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