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Manicurists and Pedicurists
Description
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Common Tasks
- Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
- Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
- Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
- Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.
- Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $11.49 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.41 and $14.33 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $23,902.63 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,568.75 and $29,796.71 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,250 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 18.2% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,660.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $10.00 with the median annual salary reaching $22,485.
