O*NET-SOC 39-5092.00

Manicurists and Pedicurists

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2015
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.007/2015
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.007/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d3.007/2015
Active Learning2.A.2.b2.7507/2015
Coordination2.B.1.b2.7507/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.507/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1207/2015
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.1207/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.007/2015
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.007/2015
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.Core6207/2015
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.Core6207/2015
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.Core6207/2015
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.Core6207/2015
Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.Core6207/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.7211/2023
Conventional3.6811/2023
Social2.9611/2023
Artistic2.311/2023
Enterprising2.2911/2023
Investigative1.3211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.