Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Colorado
Manicurists and pedicurists in Colorado earned a median of $37,110 a year ($17.84 an hour) and a mean of $43,550 in May 2025. The median is 3.8% above the U.S. median of $35,760, ranking 16th of 50 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $37,110
- Median hourly
- $17.84
- Mean annual
- $43,550
- Jobs on record
- 3,970
Grey needle: U.S. median, $35,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Colorado compare on pay for manicurists and pedicurists?
Colorado ranks 16th of 50 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $60,790, $23,680 more than the Colorado median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $37,300 | +4% | 2,080 |
| Mississippi | 14 | $37,300 | +4% | 520 |
| Colorado | 16 | $37,110 | +4% | 3,970 |
| Illinois | 17 | $37,050 | +4% | 2,470 |
| Michigan | 18 | $36,890 | +3% | 1,020 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 50 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Colorado pay go further after prices?
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the U.S. average, so the $37,110 median buys about what $36,011 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $35,760 U.S. median. On this measure Colorado ranks 27th of 49, down from 16th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Colorado pay manicurists and pedicurists the most?
Pueblo, CO is highest at $41,600, 12.1% above the Colorado median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | $41,600 | 30 |
| Boulder, CO | $38,000 | 230 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,390 | 2,700 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $37,060 | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $36,790 | 180 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,670 | 480 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,460 | 150 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,750 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Colorado is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many manicurists and pedicurists work in Colorado?
BLS counts 3,970 jobs in Colorado, 2.6% of the 152,770 in the U.S. That is the 11th largest count among the 47 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in Colorado, a location quotient of 1.41: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.41 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Colorado minimum wage compare with pay for manicurists and pedicurists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for manicurists and pedicurists in Colorado was $15.40 in May 2025, $0.24 above the $15.16 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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