Manicurists and Pedicurists in Louisiana

Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as a Manicurist or Pedicurist?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Manicurists and Pedicurists in Louisiana is growing faster than average.

• Manicurists and Pedicurists in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

There were approximately 1,440 workers employed as Manicurists and Pedicurists in this state in 2018.

There were 1,220 Manicurists and Pedicurists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 220 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,020 Manicurists and Pedicurists working in it, which means Louisiana has more Manicurists and Pedicurists than average.

Job Projections for Louisiana

Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in this state are growing at a rate of 10.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.

Louisiana Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 200 annual job openings, and a total of 1,750 jobs for Louisiana Manicurists and Pedicurists in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 16,600 annual jobs and 143,000 total jobs in 2026.

What do Manicurists and Pedicurists Make in Louisiana?

In 2018 wages for Manicurists and Pedicurists ranged from $16,660 to $30,690 with $20,290 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.01 to $14.75. The median hourly rate was $9.76.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $9.84 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.08.

The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Louisiana 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
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	630	$19,120
Baton Rouge, LA	360	$22,100
Houma-Thibodaux, LA	70	$19,210

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
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
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 Louisiana

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Louisiana Employment Total
Skincare Specialists	530

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License

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