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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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 2,280100$15.65/hr$11.83/hr$11.85/hr$17.30/hr$17.57/hr$17.63/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Leisure and Hospitality10$15.68/hr
Other Services2,930$14.93/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 90$12.03/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 90$14.51/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 100$14.51/hr19.2%
Rochester MN MSA 130$14.66/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 180$14.86/hr25.5%
Central Minnesota 230$14.33/hr29.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,280$17.30/hr39.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,460$17.30/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,950$14.96/hr35.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 3,840$14.94/hr14.1%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 1,990$13.84/hr57.5%
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 4,290$20.31/hr7.0%


  • 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.