Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Traverse City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,990 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Traverse City earn between $34,990 and $35,950.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $36K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,040 | $3,253 | $18.77 |
| Median | $34,990 | $2,916 | $16.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,990 | $2,916 | $16.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,950 | $2,996 | $17.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Traverse City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Traverse City earn 12% less than the Michigan average ($44,130) and about the same as the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $39,040 | $34,990 | $30,110 | $62,990 | 30 |
| Michigan | $44,130 | $36,890 | $27,740 | $65,880 | 1,020 |
| 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 Traverse City
On the average salary of $39,040, a single filer in Traverse City takes home about $32,136 a year, or $2,678 a month and $1,236 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 (2025 rules).
Is Traverse City a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Traverse City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $39,040 buys what about $41,811 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Traverse City ($47,470). A typical home costs $421,806, or 10.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Michigan cities
Traverse City ranks 5th of 5 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($45,080).
- Detroit$45,080
- Grand Rapids$44,300
- Lansing$43,440
- Ann Arbor$43,280
- Traverse City$39,040
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 Traverse City: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Traverse City?
$18.77 an hour on average, and $16.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Traverse City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Traverse City?
About $32,136 a year ($2,678 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,040.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Traverse City than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Traverse City, MI (45900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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