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Manicurists and Pedicurists in California
Considering a career as a Manicurist or Pedicurist in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Manicurists and Pedicurists in California is growing faster than average.
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Manicurists and Pedicurists in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Manicurist or Pedicurist Career?
- Personal & Culinary Services
- Cosmetology
- General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist
How Many Manicurists and Pedicurists Work in California?
In 2018, there were 23,940 Manicurists and Pedicurists working in the state.
There were 22,590 Manicurists and Pedicurists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,350 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,020 Manicurists and Pedicurists working in it, which means California has more Manicurists and Pedicurists than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in this state are growing at a rate of 20.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 4,150 annual Manicurists and Pedicurists job openings in California, and 35,000 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,600 annual jobs and 143,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Manicurists and Pedicurists Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Manicurists and Pedicurists ranged from $22,450 to $31,250 with $24,980 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.79 to $15.03. The median hourly rate was $12.01.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $11.41 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.60.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Manicurists and Pedicurists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Manicurists and Pedicurists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 8,710 | $24,800 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 4,180 | $25,040 |
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 2,840 | $24,330 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,700 | $25,600 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,330 | $26,740 |
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 1,230 | $26,800 |
Stockton-Lodi, CA | 760 | $24,040 |
Modesto, CA | 570 | $25,140 |
Santa Rosa, CA | 350 | $28,160 |
Fresno, CA | 330 | $27,300 |
Salinas, CA | 250 | $23,830 |
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 190 | $24,050 |
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 170 | $27,010 |
Napa, CA | 120 | $24,560 |
Yuba City, CA | 90 | $26,590 |
Top States for Manicurists and Pedicurists Employment
View the list below to see where most Manicurists and Pedicurists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 24,190 | $23,630 |
California | 23,940 | $24,980 |
New Jersey | 7,210 | $23,250 |
Pennsylvania | 5,060 | $19,980 |
Illinois | 4,730 | $22,650 |
Massachusetts | 4,650 | $25,320 |
Virginia | 3,710 | $22,770 |
Connecticut | 3,610 | $24,230 |
Washington | 3,190 | $29,760 |
Florida | 2,830 | $24,220 |
Ohio | 2,210 | $24,530 |
Oregon | 2,060 | $25,980 |
Maryland | 1,970 | $22,280 |
Wisconsin | 1,880 | $30,580 |
Texas | 1,620 | $22,980 |
Colorado | 1,600 | $24,830 |
Louisiana | 1,440 | $20,290 |
Arizona | 1,420 | $24,170 |
Minnesota | 1,320 | $29,650 |
North Carolina | 1,020 | $20,880 |
Below are the states where Manicurists and Pedicurists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New Hampshire | $36,130 |
Montana | $31,150 |
Wisconsin | $30,580 |
Washington | $29,760 |
Minnesota | $29,650 |
Iowa | $29,520 |
North Dakota | $29,260 |
South Carolina | $28,660 |
District of Columbia | $27,760 |
Utah | $27,570 |
Related Careers in California
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | California Employment Total |
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Skincare Specialists | 6,690 |
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 1,520 |
Shampooers | 920 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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