Nails
Manicure prices in the US
Manicure runs $25–$45 at most US salons, median $35. That’s from 183 prices on 46 published menus across 4 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$5
Typical
$25–$45
Median
$35
High
$81
Manicure cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $35 | $5–$65 | 3 |
| Arlington, VA | $29 | $15–$42 | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $20 | $20–$45 | 2 |
| New York, NY | $39 | $20–$71 | 2 |
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Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold manicure pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
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Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
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Anjel Salon & Spa
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Giorgio Salon LLC
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Heights Skincare
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In The Loop by Lather
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Reading on manicure
- Best Manicure in Orlando, FL: 2026 Cost & How to ChooseA manicure in Orlando runs about $30-$85 (median $50) based on local providers. Here's what drives the price and how to choose a salon.
- Top 6 Best Manicure in Houston, TX — Updated October 2026Explore the top six manicure providers in Houston with prices from $15 to $27. Discover what makes each salon unique based on service quality and price range.
- Top 6 Best Manicure in Houston, TX — Updated September 2026Explore the top 8 manicure providers in Houston, TX, with detailed pricing and location-specific insights. Updated for 2026.
- Best Gel manicure in Orlando, FL: 2026 Cost & How to ChooseA 2026 cost guide to gel manicures in Orlando, FL, with real local price data ($45-$100) and a checklist for choosing a nail salon.
- Top 6 Best Gel Manicure in Houston, TX — Updated October 2026Explore 8 top-rated gel manicure providers in Houston with prices ranging from $30 to $65. Each offers unique benefits.
Manicure — FAQ
How much does manicure cost?
Across 46 US salon menus we've collected, manicure runs $25–$45 at most places, with a median of $35. The full spread is $5 to $81 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is manicure cheapest?
Across the 4 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Los Angeles, CA has the lowest median at $20 and New York, NY the highest at $39. These are small samples — 2 and 2 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other nails services
Prices sourced from 541US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-22). Providers on Zoca Listingsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".