Pedicurist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pedicurist gender statistics
82.1% of pedicurists are women and 17.9% of pedicurists are men.
- Female, 82.1%
- Male, 17.9%
Pedicurist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.1% |
| Male | 17.9% |
Pedicurist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,090
Female income
$59,454
Pedicurist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pedicurist positions over time. Currently, 82.1% of pedicurists are female.
Pedicurist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.43% | 87.57% |
| 2011 | 10.06% | 89.94% |
| 2012 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2013 | 12.01% | 87.99% |
| 2014 | 12.99% | 87.01% |
| 2015 | 12.85% | 87.15% |
| 2016 | 12.66% | 87.34% |
| 2017 | 12.04% | 87.96% |
| 2018 | 16.15% | 83.85% |
| 2019 | 14.95% | 85.05% |
| 2020 | 18.55% | 81.45% |
| 2021 | 17.86% | 82.14% |
Pedicurist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pedicurists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Pedicurist | 18% | 82% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Pedicurist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pedicurists is Asian, which makes up 72.6% of all pedicurists. Comparatively, 12.1% of pedicurists are White and 10.9% of pedicurists are Hispanic or Latino.
- Asian, 72.6%
- White, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- Unknown, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Pedicurist race
| Pedicurist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72.6% |
| White | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Pedicurist race and ethnicity over time
See how pedicurist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pedicurist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 3.43% | 50.31% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 3.79% | 50.59% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 33.18% | 3.29% | 52.84% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 3.85% | 50.37% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 3.32% | 53.44% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 3.13% | 52.64% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 31.12% | 2.88% | 54.99% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 29.78% | 3.08% | 53.72% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 16.31% | 1.89% | 70.96% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 16.31% | 2.15% | 71.12% | 8.27% |
| 2020 | 12.85% | 1.78% | 72.53% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 12.07% | 2.21% | 72.61% | 10.86% |
Pedicurist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pedicurists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian pedicurists have the lowest average salary at $57,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,352 |
| White | $67,190 |
| Black or African American | $64,061 |
| Asian | $57,664 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,641 |
Average pedicurist age
See how the average age of pedicurists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pedicurist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43.5 | |
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 43 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Pedicurist age breakdown
The average age of pedicurists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the pedicurist population.
Pedicurist age breakdown
| Pedicurist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Pedicurist educational attainment
The most common degree for pedicurists is high school diploma, with 30% of pedicurists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Pedicurists by degree level
| Pedicurist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Pedicurist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pedicurists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,801 annually. With a Associate degree, pedicurists earn a median annual income of $63,184 compared to $62,509 for pedicurists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,509 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,801 |
| No Education | $57,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,184 |
Pedicurist turnover and employment statistics
Pedicurist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pedicurists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pedicurist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pedicurist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 5.82% |
| 2021 | 8.32% |
Average pedicurist tenure
The average pedicurist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 pedicurists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pedicurist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pedicurist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pedicurists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.11% | - |
| Barber Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Massage Therapist And Master Esthetician | 8.70% | 37,159 |
| Braider | 11.87% | 34,696 |
| Makeup Instructor | 12.20% | 25,541 |
Similar pedicurist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Barber Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Massage Therapist And Master Esthetician | 8.70% | 37,159 |
| Braider | 11.87% | 34,696 |
| Makeup Instructor | 12.20% | 25,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by pedicurists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pedicurist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |