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Will AI replace manicurists and pedicurists?AI replacement risk 19% and how the work is changing

United States Beauty & Personal Care Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,760
25th–75th pct. $34,010–$41,650
Top pay (est.)
$65,200
Top 10% $50,140
Pay in 5 years
$42,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$50,400est.
$43,300–$58,500
Outlook score
64/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
19%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.2%
22K openings / yr

Will AI replace Manicurists and Pedicurists? AI replacement risk

19%
Very low
Ranked #116 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Manicurists and Pedicurists

Key skills

Active Listening
2.8
Service Orientation
2.6
Speaking
2.6
Social Perceptiveness
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.5
Active Learning
2.2
Coordination
2.2
Persuasion
2.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.5
English Language
3.0
Sales and Marketing
2.5
Personnel and Human Resources
2.5
Mathematics
2.5
Psychology
2.4
Administration and Management
2.3
Production and Processing
2.3

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsAssisting and Caring for OthersThinking Creatively

Important abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexteritySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityOral Expression

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
15%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
31%
None / short demo
19%
6–12 months
16%
3–6 months
5%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

3–6 months
19%
6–12 months
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.