Manicurists and Pedicurists in Tennessee

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

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

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

• Manicurists and Pedicurists in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

In 2018, there were 500 Manicurists and Pedicurists working in the state.

There were 340 Manicurists and Pedicurists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Manicurists and Pedicurists in this state are growing at a rate of 23.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.

Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 60 annual Manicurists and Pedicurists job openings in Tennessee, and 530 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 Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Manicurists and Pedicurists ranged from $16,760 to $37,130 with $20,390 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.06 to $17.85. The median hourly rate was $9.8.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $9.42 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.38.

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

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Top Tennessee 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
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	150	$19,230
Chattanooga, TN-GA	70	$23,080

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 Tennessee

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Tennessee Employment Total
Skincare Specialists	890
Shampooers	130

References

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