Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in New York

Manicurists and pedicurists in New York earn the most in Kingston (average $38,070 a year) and the least in Rochester ($33,180), across the 8 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the manicurists and pedicurists average at $35,280 and the median at $34,660 for 19,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,570.

Manicurists and Pedicurists average salary by city in New York

Kingston$38,070
New York$36,380
Kiryas Joel$35,610
Syracuse$35,200
Buffalo$34,820
Albany$34,350
Binghamton$34,020
Rochester$33,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kingston	$38,070	$34,500	$32,240	$31,280	101
New York	$36,380	$34,910	$34,360	$30,015	113
Kiryas Joel	$35,610	$34,740	$32,240	$29,439	109
Syracuse	$35,200	$33,530	$32,240	$29,132	96
Buffalo	$34,820	$32,240	$32,240	$28,848	96
Albany	$34,350	$32,240	$32,240	$28,496	100
Binghamton	$34,020	$32,240	$32,240	$28,249	93
Rochester	$33,180	$32,760	$32,240	$27,620	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other states

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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