Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $35,090 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $45,540
Employed locally 40
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $35,090
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $45,540

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Manicurists and Pedicurists salary vs area income 62% Median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Manicurists and Pedicurists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $62,400
    Kentucky $60,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,580
    Portland-South Portland, ME $49,430
    Maine $49,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $49,290

    Nearby metros — Manicurists and Pedicurists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,950
    Napa, CA $37,190
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,910
    Canton-Massillon, OH $36,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $36,490

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,970
    Recreation Workers $33,640
    Animal Caretakers $35,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $58,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Manicurists and Pedicurists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in El Centro, CA is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Manicurists and Pedicurists salaries?

    The median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in El Centro, CA is 1.2% above the national median of $34,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Manicurists and Pedicurists in El Centro?

    Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.