Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,550 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Portland earn between $46,920 and $81,490.
- $41K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $81K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,490 | $4,958 | $28.60 |
| Median | $59,350 | $4,946 | $28.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,920 | $3,910 | $22.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,490 | $6,791 | $39.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Portland earn 6% more than the Maine average ($55,930) and 54% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +66% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $59,490 | $59,350 | $41,180 | $81,550 | 130 |
| Maine | $55,930 | $48,540 | $36,800 | $81,490 | 200 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $59,490, a single filer in Portland takes home about $47,642 a year, or $3,970 a month and $1,832 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $59,490 buys what about $58,405 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in nearby metro areas
- Manchester, NH$39,390
- Boston, MA$39,310
- Worcester, MA$37,400
- Barnstable, MA$38,940
- Providence, RI$35,860
- Springfield, MA$36,380
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 Portland: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Portland?
$28.60 an hour on average, and $28.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Portland?
About $47,642 a year ($3,970 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,490. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 54% more 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 Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- 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). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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