Manicurists and Pedicurists
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,214 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 11% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
AI could do much of this on its own
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
See related jobs in
The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Very similar work+3% pay5,245 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 3% more—$36,661 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a postsecondary nondegree award.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Speech Recognition
New skills to build
- Sales and Marketing
- Visualization
- Extent Flexibility
- Manual Dexterity
- Trunk Strength
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Very similar work+40% pay46 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 40% more—$49,618 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Visual Color Discrimination
- Trunk Strength
- Extent Flexibility
Furniture Finishers
Very similar work+39% pay100 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 39% more—$49,439 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Active Listening
- Speech Recognition
New skills to build
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Extent Flexibility
- Visual Color Discrimination
- Visualization
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Similar work+38% pay262 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 38% more—$49,094 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Operations Monitoring
- Extent Flexibility
- Operation and Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Trunk Strength
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Similar work+36% pay31 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 36% more—$48,321 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Speech Recognition
- Oral Expression
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Reaction Time
Sewers, Hand
Similar work+8% pay41 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 8% more—$38,229 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Customer and Personal Service
- Manual Dexterity
New skills to build
- Multilimb Coordination
- Visualization
- Wrist-Finger Speed
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Similar work+21% pay36 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 21% more—$43,065 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Reaction Time
- Production and Processing
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Similar work+1% pay2,541 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 1% more—$35,849 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Customer and Personal Service
- Oral Expression
New skills to build
- Trunk Strength
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Extent Flexibility
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Somewhat similar work+72% pay1,655 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 72% more—$61,187 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Customer and Personal Service
- Active Listening
New skills to build
- Gross Body Coordination
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Extent Flexibility
- Trunk Strength
- Stamina
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Somewhat similar work+32% pay185 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 32% more—$46,989 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Active Listening
- Oral Expression
New skills to build
- Extent Flexibility
- Operation and Control
- Reaction Time
- Production and Processing
- Design
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Somewhat similar work+51% pay210 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 51% more—$53,660 vs your $35,537 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Customer and Personal Service
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Active Listening
New skills to build
- Design
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Education and Training
- Visualization
- Control Precision