Manicurists and Pedicurists
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Manicurists and Pedicurists to increase by 9.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 201,800 to 220,400 jobs. Its estimate of 21,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($35,760), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
201,800
Projected employment (2034)
220,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
9%
Annual openings (projected average)
21,900
Pay & Preparation
$35,760
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
None
Essential Skills
Service Orientation (3/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3/5) • Active Learning (2.75/5) • Time Management (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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