Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $35,600 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 120
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $35,600
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $45,440

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Manicurists and Pedicurists salary vs area income 55% Median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary is 45% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,270
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$33,280
    Recreation Workers$34,720
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,910
    Animal Caretakers$35,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Merced, CA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Merced, CA is 2.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.