Selected Geography: Florida

Standard Occupational(SOC) Code: 395092
Standard Occupational(SOC) Title: Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Wages for Year 2010
Entry Average Experienced
$16,444.88$22,077.85$24,894.34

Occupational Projections
2017 Projected
Employment
Annual
Growth Rate
Annual
Total Openings
7,6342.79%235

Skills Description
Equipment SelectionDetermining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge Description
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperienceNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
EducationThese occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

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Barbers
Cooks, Short Order
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers


Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
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