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39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,480107$18.71/hr$13.58/hr$15.21/hr$17.71/hr$22.09/hr$23.46/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Leisure and Hospitality30$25.37/hr
Other Services3,230$17.77/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$24.30/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 80$23.46/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 80$21.62/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 90$21.52/hr5.7%
Northwest Minnesota 130$18.39/hr5.8%
Northwest Balance of State 130$18.38/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 140$22.54/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 220$22.54/hr8.5%
Central Minnesota 250$17.72/hr9.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,480$17.71/hr11.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,680$17.71/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,260$17.77/hr10.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,430$17.87/hr3.2%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 1,880$16.50/hr6.9%
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 2,940$22.64/hr7.4%


  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  • Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
  • Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
  • Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
  • Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.
  • Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
  • Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
  • Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.


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