Nail Tech Salaries
Nail techs, or manicurist and pedicurists, clean, shape and sometimes decorate client’s nails. According to salary figures provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most nail techs took home less than $2,000 a month in 2009.
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Hourly Rates
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The mean hourly wage for manicurists and pedicurists was $10.65 in 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Annual Salaries
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The median annual wage for nail techs was $19,710 in 2009. Salaries varied, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of all nail techs made between $17,360 and $25,000 that year.
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Top-Paying States
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Manicurists and pedicurists working in Vermont, Oregon, and the District of Columbia enjoyed the greatest earning potential. The mean hourly wage in these locations was more than $14.
Top-Paying Industries
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Nail techs working in hotel and recreation resort salons (such as those in golf courses and ski resorts) made the most in 2009. Manicurists and pedicurist working in these industries reported mean hourly wages exceeding $13 an hour.
Salary Trends
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The bureau experts say that between 2008 and 2009, nail techs on average saw a modest salary increase of about 1 percent.
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References
- Photo Credit macro manicure image by LadyInBlack from Fotolia.com
