Nail Technicians for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Self-Employed7 AM LLC
7am nail careTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years26%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Nail Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $61,674 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,888 – $115,655 yearly
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Nails Tech
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseHair CareDriver's LicenseEyelash ExtensionsHair StylingHair ColoringSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsRetail Customer Service ProceduresHead of nail department training
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseFirst Aid CertificationBasic ManicuresAcrylic Nail ApplicationAcrylic ManicuresDriver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFrenchTraining & DevelopmentTrainingNail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingASHRAE StandardsHeavy Equipment OperationAlgebraMathLicensed Nail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportExperience Working in the Beauty IndustryNail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nail Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipEquipment SterilizationSterilizationNail CareSales Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseExperience Working in the Beauty IndustrySkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipRetail Sales Transactions
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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 102 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, time management and organizational skills.
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: licensed nail technician, customer service representative and head of nail department training.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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