SOC 39-5092
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ61/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ147,820
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$35K
$28K โ $48K
Projected Growth
๐+7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Manicurists and Pedicurists face a risk score of 61/100 โ 17 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $35K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 61/100, Manicurists and Pedicurists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated booking and client management platforms are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 147,820 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients and emotional support and active listening during sessions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Manicurists and Pedicurists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated booking and client management platforms
Virtual try-on technology reducing in-person consultations
Robotic massage and physical therapy devices
AI-powered skincare and beauty recommendation apps
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients
Emotional support and active listening during sessions
Adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Calendar and scheduling software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 83% |
| Concierges | 29 | $37K | 79% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 63% |