Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $30,840 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.83
10th percentile $19,720
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 80
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,720
    25th
    $20,740
    50th (median)
    $30,840
    75th
    $41,510
    90th
    $67,040

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Manicurists and Pedicurists salary vs area income 51% Median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary is 49% 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
    Anchorage, AK $46,080
    Asheville, NC $38,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $36,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,250
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $35,930

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Manicurists and Pedicurists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Hickory, NC is $14.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Manicurists and Pedicurists salaries?

    The median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Hickory, NC is 11% below 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists (10th percentile) earn around $19,720 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,740.