Manicurists and Pedicurists in Michigan

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

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

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

• Manicurists and Pedicurists in Michigan 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 Michigan?

There were 890 Manicurists and Pedicurists employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Michigan

Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in this state are growing at a rate of 12.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.

Michigan Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,250 jobs for Michigan 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 Michigan?

In 2018 wages for Manicurists and Pedicurists ranged from $19,500 to $36,860 with $24,390 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.38 to $17.72. The median hourly rate was $11.73.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $11.56 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.17.

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

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Top Michigan 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
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI	90	$32,700

Top States for Manicurists and Pedicurists Employment

The table below shows the states 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 Michigan

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Occupation	Michigan Employment Total
Skincare Specialists	700
Shampooers	110

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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