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Nail technician salary in United States

How much does a Nail Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.94
Average $26.94
Low $12.08
High $60.09

The average salary for a nail technician is $26.94 per hour in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 13, 2026).

Nail Technician job openings in United States

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Nail Technician / Manicurist
San Marcos, CA
From $1,500 a week
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Nail Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Serenity Salon
 
$468,000per year
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Independent Sales Consultant
 
$176,800per year
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COOPER AND COMPANY
 
$140,400per year
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Hilton Head Health
 
$135,200per year
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A Premier Massage & Day Spa
 
$131,677per year
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The Retreat Salon & Day Spa
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Nail Technicians near United States

  1. Orland Park, IL
    $29.30 per hour
  2. Miami, FL
    $29.06 per hour
  3. Columbus, OH
    $27.29 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.52 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $23.05 per hour

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The average salary for a Nail Technician is $26.94 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Nail Technician salaries typically range between a low of $12.08 and a high of $60.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nail Technician include Orland Park, IL at $29.30 per hour, Miami, FL at $29.06 per hour, and Columbus, OH at $27.29 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nail Technician include Serenity Salon ($468,000 per year) and Independent Sales Consultant ($176,800 per year).