Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Manicurists and Pedicurist's pay go, state by state?
A Manicurists and Pedicurist's pay leaves the most room in Maine — about $4,612/mo take-home against $1,104/mo typical rent — and the least in Hawaii.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $4,612/mo | $1,104/mo | 24% |
| Colorado | $3,748/mo | $1,659/mo | 44% |
| New Mexico | $2,943/mo | $1,034/mo | 35% |
| South Dakota | $2,542/mo | $910/mo | 36% |
| West Virginia | $2,447/mo | $848/mo | 35% |
| Alaska | $2,873/mo | $1,361/mo | 47% |
| Washington | $3,035/mo | $1,641/mo | 54% |
| Montana | $2,419/mo | $1,031/mo | 43% |
| Kentucky | $2,299/mo | $918/mo | 40% |
| Ohio | $2,363/mo | $986/mo | 42% |
| Mississippi | $2,283/mo | $933/mo | 41% |
| Illinois | $2,451/mo | $1,246/mo | 51% |
| Missouri | $2,187/mo | $997/mo | 46% |
| Idaho | $2,315/mo | $1,163/mo | 50% |
| Iowa | $2,072/mo | $932/mo | 45% |
| Minnesota | $2,348/mo | $1,230/mo | 52% |
| Rhode Island | $2,359/mo | $1,289/mo | 55% |
| Michigan | $2,110/mo | $1,072/mo | 51% |
| Vermont | $2,202/mo | $1,207/mo | 55% |
| Wisconsin | $1,997/mo | $1,033/mo | 52% |
| Arkansas | $1,835/mo | $903/mo | 49% |
| Texas | $2,256/mo | $1,328/mo | 59% |
| Alabama | $1,862/mo | $967/mo | 52% |
| Arizona | $2,276/mo | $1,419/mo | 62% |
| Kansas | $1,860/mo | $1,025/mo | 55% |
| Oregon | $2,252/mo | $1,431/mo | 64% |
| Virginia | $2,368/mo | $1,547/mo | 65% |
| North Carolina | $1,924/mo | $1,147/mo | 60% |
| Indiana | $1,794/mo | $1,022/mo | 57% |
| Oklahoma | $1,742/mo | $970/mo | 56% |
| Tennessee | $1,838/mo | $1,111/mo | 60% |
| Louisiana | $1,747/mo | $1,028/mo | 59% |
| South Carolina | $1,805/mo | $1,131/mo | 63% |
| Nevada | $2,151/mo | $1,478/mo | 69% |
| Florida | $2,176/mo | $1,542/mo | 71% |
| Maryland | $2,302/mo | $1,683/mo | 73% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,780/mo | $1,176/mo | 66% |
| New York | $2,187/mo | $1,621/mo | 74% |
| Utah | $1,920/mo | $1,396/mo | 73% |
| Delaware | $1,828/mo | $1,321/mo | 72% |
| New Hampshire | $1,924/mo | $1,424/mo | 74% |
| Connecticut | $1,968/mo | $1,483/mo | 75% |
| Massachusetts | $2,200/mo | $1,716/mo | 78% |
| Georgia | $1,760/mo | $1,320/mo | 75% |
| New Jersey | $2,034/mo | $1,656/mo | 81% |
| California | $2,247/mo | $1,969/mo | 88% |
| District of Columbia | $2,177/mo | $1,900/mo | 87% |
| Hawaii | $1,622/mo | $1,927/mo | 119% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.