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Manicurists and Pedicurists (39-5092) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated Employment4,050
Mean wage$14.57
Entry wage$13.75
10th percentile wage$13.64
50th percentile wage$14.20
90th percentile wage$16.00
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Personal and Laundry Services4,04099.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services4,040$14.20
Manicurists and Pedicurists (39-5092)
Clean and shape customers fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $14.20$15.85 -$1.65
2022$13.59+4.5%$15.16+4.5%-$1.57
2021$12.52+8.5%$13.98+8.5%-$1.45
2020$11.87+5.5%$13.24+5.5%-$1.37
2019$11.44+3.7%$12.77+3.7%-$1.32
2018$10.97+4.3%$12.25+4.3%-$1.27
2017$10.59+3.6%$11.82+3.6%-$1.23
2016$10.25+3.3%$11.44+3.3%-$1.19
2015$9.96+3.0%$11.12+3.0%-$1.15
2014$9.75+2.2%$10.88+2.2%-$1.13
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $14.20 $25.76 -$11.56
2022$13.59+4.5%$24.90+3.4%-$11.31
2021$12.52+8.5%$23.56+5.7%-$11.04
2020$11.87+5.5%$22.76+3.5%-$10.88
2019$11.44+3.7%$22.11+2.9%-$10.66
2018$10.97+4.3%$21.46+3.0%-$10.49
2017$10.59+3.6%$20.85+2.9%-$10.26
2016$10.25+3.3%$20.37+2.4%-$10.11
2015$9.96+3.0%$19.85+2.6%-$9.89
2014$9.75+2.2%$19.43+2.2%-$9.68

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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