Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,460 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Richmond earn between $30,450 and $47,430.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $47K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,430 | $3,286 | $18.96 |
| Median | $36,610 | $3,051 | $17.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,450 | $2,538 | $14.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Richmond earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($41,780) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $39,430 | $36,610 | $29,350 | $56,460 | 740 |
| Virginia | $41,780 | $36,630 | $29,370 | $59,430 | 4,230 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $39,430, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $32,409 a year, or $2,701 a month and $1,246 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 Richmond a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $39,430 buys what about $40,293 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($43,380).
- Charlottesville$43,380
- Harrisonburg$42,020
- Richmond$39,430
- Virginia Beach$39,320
- Winchester$38,590
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 Richmond: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Richmond?
$18.96 an hour on average, and $17.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $32,409 a year ($2,701 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,430.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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