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Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Delaware

The median pay for a manicurists and pedicurists in Delaware is $28,480/year ($13.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $36K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$28K
Median annual
$13.69/hr
Hourly rate
$28K
Entry level (10th %)
$36K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $28K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,992/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home72.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$29,207/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$544/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Manicurists and Pedicurists salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $27,560, 25th percentile $28,240, median $28,480, 75th percentile $29,490, 90th percentile $35,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$28K25th$28KMedian$28K75th$29K90th$36K
Bar chart showing Manicurists and Pedicurists salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $27,560, 25th percentile $28,240, median $28,480, 75th percentile $29,490, 90th percentile $35,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level manicurists and pedicurists (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $36K or more, a $8K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do manicurists and pedicurists make in Delaware?

The median is $28,480 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,560, and experienced manicurists and pedicurists can clear $35,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $28K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,992/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 72.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a manicurists and pedicurists salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median manicurists and pedicurists salary is worth about $29,207 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do manicurists and pedicurists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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