Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Tennessee

Manicurists and pedicurists in Tennessee earn the most in Clarksville (average $36,920 a year) and the least in Memphis ($35,340), across the 4 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the manicurists and pedicurists average at $36,820 and the median at $34,810 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,570.

Manicurists and Pedicurists average salary by city in Tennessee

Clarksville$36,920
Knoxville$36,850
Johnson City$35,400
Memphis$35,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Clarksville	$36,920	$34,240	$28,500	$31,845	91
Knoxville	$36,850	$34,950	$26,830	$31,789	93
Johnson City	$35,400	$33,690	$23,060	$30,624	88
Memphis	$35,340	$32,280	$24,820	$30,576	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other states

Manicurists and Pedicurists salary by city and state

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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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