Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,580 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Augusta earn between $22,890 and $25,670.
- $18K10th
- $23K25th
- $26KMedian
- $26K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,160 | $2,263 | $13.06 |
| Median | $25,670 | $2,139 | $12.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,890 | $1,908 | $11.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $25,670 | $2,139 | $12.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Augusta earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($32,130) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $27,160 | $25,670 | $18,020 | $37,580 | 100 |
| Georgia | $32,130 | $26,910 | $21,390 | $56,640 | 1,710 |
| United States | $38,570 | $35,760 | $28,920 | $50,140 | 152,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $27,160, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $23,369 a year, or $1,947 a month and $899 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $23,734 | $1,978 |
| Working in GA | $23,369 | $1,947 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $27,160 buys what about $29,553 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($33,960).
Highest-paying cities for manicurists and pedicurists
Omaha, NE pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,810).
- Omaha, NE$65,810
- Portland, ME$59,490
- Grand Forks, ND$58,120
- Seattle, WA$53,570
- Fairbanks, AK$50,290
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Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Augusta?
$13.06 an hour on average, and $12.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $23,369 a year ($1,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,160.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5092; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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