USA Career Guide- Manicurists and Pedicurists
Training of Manicurists and Pedicurists
There are a lot of training avenues open to become manicurists and pedicurists-private beauty schools offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in less than one year.
Manicurists and pedicurists must complete a state-approved cosmetology program. Currently, there are 474 programs nationwide. Some high schools offer this training.
Licenses
State license can be procured after completing a state-approved program. Applicants need to be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pay of Manicurists and Pedicurists
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median hourly wage of manicurists and pedicurists was $9.45 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.85, and the top 10 percent earned more than $14.71. Although most manicurists and pedicurists work full time, many have variable schedules and work part time.
Job Prospects of Manicurists and Pedicurists
The desire of people to look good is the driving force behind the rise of personal care services career. Employment of manicurists and pedicurists is expected to grow 17 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations as per BLS. A low-cost luxury service, manicures and pedicures will continue to be in demand by individuals at all income levels.
Job opportunities should be very good overall. The growing number of nail salons and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations will result in many job openings.
Manicurists and pedicurists held about 81,700 jobs in 2010, of which 60 percent worked in the personal care services industry. About 37 percent were self-employed, many running their own nail salon business.
Source:Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
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