Manicurists and Pedicurists

What do they do?

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Also known as:

Manicurist, Nail Technician (Nail Tech), Pedicurist

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Manicurists and Pedicurists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 7.5%

    Change

    Ranks #39 in job growth rate
    430

    Job Openings

    Ranks #20 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (6%)
  • Associate's degree  (7%)
  • Some college, no degree  (18%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (40%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (28%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Clean tools or equipment.
  • Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
  • Maintain client information or service records.
  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Assess skin or hair conditions.
  • Administer therapeutic massages.
  • Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
  • Sell products or services.
  • Promote products, services, or programs.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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