Manicurists and Pedicurists
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
18 tasks analyzed
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.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards. | - | - | - |
| Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$34,660
per year
Mean Wage
$36,910
per year
Employment
148K
workers
Wage Range
$27,910 - $47,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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