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Nail Technician salary
Average nail technician salary
$14.66
How much does a nail technician make?
The average nail technician salary in the United States is $30,503. Nail technician salaries typically range between $17,000 and $53,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for nail technicians is $14.66 per hour.
Nail technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Nail technicians earn the highest average salary in Maryland.
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Where can a Nail Technician earn more?
Nail Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average nail technician salary by state
The highest-paying states for nail technicians are Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. The lowest average nail technician salary states are Oregon, Idaho, and Iowa.
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Highest paying states for nail technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $33,889 | $16.29 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $35,684 | $17.16 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $36,431 | $17.51 |
| 4 | Arizona | $35,177 | $16.91 |
| 5 | Maryland | $39,120 | $18.81 |
| 6 | Vermont | $32,767 | $15.75 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $31,983 | $15.38 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $31,709 | $15.24 |
| 9 | Ohio | $33,800 | $16.25 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $33,458 | $16.09 |
| 11 | New York | $36,280 | $17.44 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $31,357 | $15.08 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $34,607 | $16.64 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $32,277 | $15.52 |
| 15 | Delaware | $33,116 | $15.92 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $32,205 | $15.48 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $32,589 | $15.67 |
| 18 | Michigan | $31,297 | $15.05 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $30,499 | $14.66 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $32,407 | $15.58 |
| 21 | Montana | $31,765 | $15.27 |
| 22 | Florida | $30,326 | $14.58 |
| 23 | Missouri | $29,249 | $14.06 |
| 24 | Colorado | $30,565 | $14.69 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $31,675 | $15.23 |
| 26 | Georgia | $29,141 | $14.01 |
| 27 | Washington | $33,286 | $16.00 |
| 28 | Maine | $28,311 | $13.61 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $30,368 | $14.60 |
| 30 | Alaska | $27,457 | $13.20 |
| 31 | Indiana | $28,603 | $13.75 |
| 32 | Texas | $30,223 | $14.53 |
| 33 | California | $34,070 | $16.38 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $29,372 | $14.12 |
| 35 | Illinois | $28,404 | $13.66 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $31,219 | $15.01 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $28,371 | $13.64 |
| 38 | Utah | $28,432 | $13.67 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $28,445 | $13.68 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $28,271 | $13.59 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $28,209 | $13.56 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $29,889 | $14.37 |
| 43 | Iowa | $26,170 | $12.58 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $28,599 | $13.75 |
| 45 | Virginia | $28,018 | $13.47 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $31,552 | $15.17 |
| 47 | Nevada | $25,624 | $12.32 |
| 48 | Kansas | $25,100 | $12.07 |
| 49 | Oregon | $26,773 | $12.87 |
| 50 | Idaho | $26,616 | $12.80 |
| 51 | Alabama | $23,178 | $11.14 |
Highest paying cities for nail technicians
The highest-paying cities for nail technicians are New York, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and Phoenix, AZ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $36,627 | $17.61 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $35,725 | $17.18 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,090 | $16.87 |
| 4 | Oxnard, CA | $34,140 | $16.41 |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | $31,576 | $15.18 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $31,521 | $15.15 |
| 7 | Madison, WI | $31,222 | $15.01 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $30,975 | $14.89 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach, FL | $30,632 | $14.73 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs, CO | $30,582 | $14.70 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $28,546 | $13.72 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,684 | $12.35 |
Nail Technician salary details
A nail technician's salary ranges from $17,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nail technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $30,503 | $2,542 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Highest paying nail technician jobs
The highest paying types of nail technicians are pedicurist, nail artist, and technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | $37,122 | $3,094 | $17.85 | 45,889 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
Top companies hiring nail technicians now:
Which companies pay nail technicians the most?
Nail technician salaries at J.F. Shea Co and Geisinger Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nail technician salary at companies like Kohler Co. and Mayo Clinic are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.F. Shea Co | $50,424 | $24.24 |
| 2 | Geisinger Medical Center | $48,313 | $23.23 |
| 3 | Kohler Co. | $46,919 | $22.56 |
| 4 | Mayo Clinic | $46,370 | $22.29 |
| 5 | Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| 6 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $36,312 | $17.46 |
| 7 | The Walt Disney Company | $35,327 | $16.98 |
| 8 | McMenamins Pubs & Breweries | $35,316 | $16.98 |
| 9 | Noble House Hotels & Resorts | $34,874 | $16.77 |
| 10 | The Sage Group | $34,519 | $16.60 |
| 11 | Salon & Spa | $33,625 | $16.17 |
| 12 | Bright Futures Scholarship Program | $33,561 | $16.14 |
| 13 | OneSpaWorld | $33,561 | $16.14 |
| 14 | Rancho Santa Fe Open | $33,561 | $16.14 |
| 15 | Prose | $33,560 | $16.13 |
| 16 | The Cliffs Resort | $33,550 | $16.13 |
| 17 | Wycliffe Golf & Country Club | $32,376 | $15.57 |
| 18 | Ladies & Gentlemen Salons / Brown Aveda Institute | $32,338 | $15.55 |
| 19 | Soothe | $32,255 | $15.51 |
| 20 | Aimbridge Hospitality | $32,198 | $15.48 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nail Technician salary by industry
The average nail technician salary varies across industries:
- The average nail technician salary in the health care industry is $32,807, the highest of any industry.
- The average nail technician salary in the finance industry is $32,308.
- Nail technicians in the retail industry earn an average salary of $30,747, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for nail technicians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $32,807 | $15.77 |
| 2 | Professional | $32,308 | $15.53 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $31,169 | $14.99 |
| 4 | Retail | $30,747 | $14.78 |
High Paying Nail Technician Jobs
Nail Technician salary trends
The average nail technician salary has risen by $9,226 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nail technician earned $21,277 annually, but today, they earn $30,503 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for nail technicians over the last decade.
Compare nail technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nail technician salary over time
Compare nail technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Nail Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,500 | $14.66 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | $28,200 | $13.56 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $26,600 | $12.80 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $12.22 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $24,200 | $11.66 | +6.0% |
Recently added nail technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodhouse Spas Corporation | Nail Technician | Roseville, CA | 12/16/2024 | $45,000 |
| Frenchies, LLC | Nail Technician | Smyrna, GA | 12/16/2024 | $35,000 |
| Marriott International | Nail Technician | Coronado, CA | 12/15/2024 | $35,166 |
| Delaware State Government | Nail Technician | Coronado, CA | 12/15/2024 | $35,166 |
| Candidate.Guru Inc. | Nail Technician | Coronado, CA | 12/15/2024 | $35,166 |
| Candidate Experience-Site | Nail Technician | Coronado, CA | 12/15/2024 | $35,166 |
| Marriott Hotels Resorts | Nail Technician | Fine, NY | 12/14/2024 | $24,001 |
| PS Lifestyle | Licensed Nail Technician | Georgetown, KY | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| PS Lifestyle | Licensed Nail Technician | Bradenton, FL | 12/12/2024 | $48,001 |
| Turning Point Beauty College | Nail Technician Instructor | Chandler, AZ | 12/12/2024 | $41,740 |
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