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Nail Technician

A comprehensive guide to Nail Technician licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$35,250 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Kentucky

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
KY
KentuckyCompact: No
60,950Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
ME
MaineCompact: Yes
49,430Avg. Growth
Tied to businessNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
47,840Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Pending
46,040Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
NM
New MexicoCompact: Yes
42,840Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
MS
MississippiCompact: No
42,370Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails