Nail Technicians for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training13%Master's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
nail salonSaltmara Nails
Self Employed
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Nail Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $62,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,088 – $116,194 yearly
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Head of nail department training
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseFirst Aid CertificationBasic ManicuresAcrylic Nail ApplicationAcrylic ManicuresDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFrenchTraining & DevelopmentTrainingSterile Processing Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCRCSTCPRCSPDTSterile ProcessingSterilization+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSterile ProcessingEquipment SterilizationNail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeCosmetology License+3 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingNail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseCNDDriver's LicenseNail CareManicureSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSanitizing SurfacesDisinfecting SurfacesDisinfectant Cleaning ChemicalsNail Technician, Tattoo Artist, Creative Design
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic RelationsTax Return PreparationLogo DesignMicrosoft OfficePatient Safety Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportGuest ServicesNail CareManicure
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What's the average time to fill a nail technician role?
The average time to fill a nail technician role is 103 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do nail technicians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nail technician include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a nail technician?
Common licenses or certifications for nail technicians include: Nail Technician License, Driver's License and Cosmetology License.
What are some job titles related to nail technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nail technicians include: assistant manager, head of nail department training and nail technician (self employed).
What level of education is common for a nail technician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nail technician in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a nail technician?
Most nail technicians have 15 years of professional experience.
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