Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,160 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Reno earn between $39,650 and $61,610.
- $32K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $62K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,790 | $4,149 | $23.94 |
| Median | $43,530 | $3,628 | $20.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,650 | $3,304 | $19.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,610 | $5,134 | $29.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Reno earn 7% more than the Nevada average ($46,690) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $49,790 | $43,530 | $32,190 | $80,160 | 100 |
| Nevada | $46,690 | $41,880 | $30,000 | $78,300 | 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 Reno
On the average salary of $49,790, a single filer in Reno takes home about $42,186 a year, or $3,516 a month and $1,623 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $49,790 buys what about $49,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$49,790
- Las Vegas$46,390
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 Reno: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Reno?
$23.94 an hour on average, and $20.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Reno?
About $42,186 a year ($3,516 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,790. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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