Manicurists and Pedicurists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $35,000–$45,650
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #39 of 84
Manicurists and Pedicurists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $35,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,780 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $35,760 and in line with the MA statewide median of $35,470. It ranks #39 of 84 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,780 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in other MA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $34,680 |
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What is the average Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $35,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,780 jobs pay between $35,000 and $45,650. The 10th percentile is $34,880 and the 90th is $46,220.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Manicurists and Pedicurists?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $35,760 and in line with the MA statewide median of $35,470. It ranks #39 of 84 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Manicurists and Pedicurists make an hour in Boston?
About $17.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,480 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.83–$21.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.