Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $35,140 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $46,030
Employed locally 2,770
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $35,140
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $46,030

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Manicurists and Pedicurists salary vs area income 37% Median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary is 63% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,430
    Recreation Workers$38,350
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56,850
    Childcare Workers$36,290
    Gambling Dealers$33,710
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Sacramento, CA is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.