Manicurists & Pedicurists

Also Called: Manicurist, Nail Technician, Pedicurist

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,260

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Manicurists & Pedicurists do

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

  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  • Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Cosmetology • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Exposed to Contaminants
  • Physical Proximity
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Manicure implements
  • Nail clippers
  • Pedicure implements
  • Pumice stone
  • Extremity hydrotherapy baths or tanks

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Calendar and scheduling software
Appointment-Plus
AppointmentQuest Online Appointment Scheduler
Data base user interface and query software
Aknaf ADVANTAGE Salon Software and Spa Software
DaySmart Software Salon Iris

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Less than high school diploma
  • % Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Manicurists & Pedicurists Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Massage Therapists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Concern for Others
  • Independence

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Attention

This is what Manicurists & Pedicurists across the country typically make.

$13.11 / hour
$27,260 /year

Entry Level

$16.47 / hour
$34,250 /year

Median Level

$23.11 / hour
$48,080 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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