The top 20 highest paying industries for manicurists and pedicurists (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $30,620, offices of physicians is the highest paying industry for manicurists and pedicurists. It is followed by health care and social assistance industry (average annual salary $25,440). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of manicurists and pedicurists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Physicians | $30,620 |
40 |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | $25,440 |
130 |
| 3 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $25,130 |
120 |
| 4 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $24,600 |
80 |
| 5 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $24,600 |
80 |
| 6 | Department Stores | $23,040 |
110 |
| 7 | General Merchandise Stores | $23,040 |
110 |
| 8 | Retail Trade | $21,040 |
620 |
| 9 | Traveler Accommodation | $20,980 |
1,050 |
| 10 | Accommodation | $20,980 |
1,050 |
| 11 | Accommodation and Food Services | $20,980 |
1,050 |
| 12 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $20,090 |
720 |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $20,090 |
720 |
| 14 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $20,010 |
710 |
| 15 | Health and Personal Care Stores | $19,980 |
500 |
| 16 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $19,880 |
660 |
| 17 | Personal Care Services | $19,600 |
76,480 |
| 18 | Personal and Laundry Services | $19,600 |
76,490 |
| 19 | Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government) | $19,600 |
76,500 |
| 20 | Casino Hotels | $18,170 |
230 |