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BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING

Nail technician

Provide expert nail treatments while maintaining strict hygiene standards to ensure client satisfaction and salon reputation.

25 000 – 60 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Post-secondary non-tertiary
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
3-6 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
3-6 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
25 000 – 32 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
32 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry usually requires a high school diploma and completion of a licensed training program; licensing exams are mandatory in most states.

Training — United States

Training programs typically last several months and include both theoretical and practical instruction in nail care and safety.

The job market — United States

The job market is steady with demand driven by personal grooming trends and salon services; competition exists in urban areas.

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