Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $39,950 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.21
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 2,160
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $39,310
    50th (median)
    $39,950
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $58,910

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Manicurists and Pedicurists salary vs area income 25% Median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary is 75% 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
    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
    Vallejo, CA $36,100

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40,810
    Recreation Workers$54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$59,360
    Childcare Workers$43,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41,600
    Animal Caretakers$43,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Manicurists and Pedicurists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in San Jose, CA is $19.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Manicurists and Pedicurists salaries?

    The median Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in San Jose, CA is 15.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Manicurists and Pedicurists (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,310.