The median annual wage for Manicurists and Pedicurists in California is $35,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,520.
Pay spans roughly $33,630 at the 10th percentile to $44,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.83 per hour. An estimated 37,730 people work as manicurists and pedicurists in California.
| Median (annual) | $35,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.83 |
| 10th percentile | $33,630 |
| 90th percentile | $44,610 |
| Employment | 37,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.