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Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$16,020($7.70/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$29,140($14.01/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$40,230($19.34/hr)

Ratings

Wage (1/5)
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Job Openings (3/5)
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Job Growth Rate (5/5)
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Experience Level (2/5)
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Common Job Titles

Manicurist
Nail Technician (Nail Tech)
Pedicurist
Licensed Nail Technician (Licensed Nail Tech)
Salon Nail Technician (Salon Nail Tech)
Spa Nail Technician (Spa Nail Tech)
Fingernail Former
Fingernail Sculpturer
Fingernail Technician
Fingernail Sculptor
Nail Artist

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Occupation Code

395092 - Manicurists and Pedicurists

Pathway

Personal Care Services

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Annual Median Wage
$ 29,140
$16,020 $40,230
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Manicurists and Pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify fingernails and toenails.

What do they typically do

Discuss nail treatments and services available
Remove clients' nail polish, if any
Clean, trim, and file nails
Soften calluses and remove rough skin
Massage and moisturize hands (for a manicure) and feet (for a pedicure)
Polish or buff nails
Apply or remove artificial nails and nail art
Advise clients about nail and skin care for hands and feet
Clean and disinfect their work area and tools

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +2.1%

Job Openings 233

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Education & Training

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
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Private Training Programs

Gifted Hands Academy Natural Hair Care License

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Manicurists and Pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify fingernails and toenails.
What do they typically do
Discuss nail treatments and services available
Remove clients' nail polish, if any
Clean, trim, and file nails
Soften calluses and remove rough skin
Massage and moisturize hands (for a manicure) and feet (for a pedicure)
Polish or buff nails
Apply or remove artificial nails and nail art
Advise clients about nail and skin care for hands and feet
Clean and disinfect their work area and tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.1%
Job Opening 233
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Cosmetology
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
Gifted Hands Academy Natural Hair Care License
Manicuring
Esthetics
Cosmetology Course 1500 Hours
More
1316
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
1586
Change 270

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Interests

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Enterprising
Social

Work Place

Manicurists and pedicurists work indoors in climate-controlled settings, usually sitting. They frequently use their hands to handle or feel objects and tools and spend a fair amount of time making repetitive motions. They may be exposed to contaminated materials. Manicurists and pedicurists work physically close to others, often touching them. Dealing with customers is a fairly important part of this work, and these workers spend a lot of time on the telephone. They have a great deal of freedom for structuring their work and for making decisions. Their workdays sometimes include face-to-face discussions. The number of hours they work each week varies depending on the work setting and other factors.

Top Skills & Abilities

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Talking to others
Understanding people's reactions
Looking for ways to help people
Reading work-related information
Making decisions based on how it may change things in the future
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Managing your time and the time of other people
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior

Knowledge/Specialties

Oral Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Speech Recognition

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

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