Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,070 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Worcester earn between $33,330 and $44,500.
- $32K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $44K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
| Median | $34,680 | $2,890 | $16.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,330 | $2,778 | $16.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,500 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Worcester earn 3% less than the Massachusetts average ($38,750) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $37,400 | $34,680 | $31,670 | $45,070 | 380 |
| Massachusetts | $38,750 | $35,470 | $33,510 | $46,210 | 4,660 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $37,400, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $30,681 a year, or $2,557 a month and $1,180 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $37,400 buys what about $36,480 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 12.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($39,310).
- Boston$39,310
- Barnstable$38,940
- Worcester$37,400
- Springfield$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 Worcester: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Worcester?
$17.98 an hour on average, and $16.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $30,681 a year ($2,557 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,400. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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