The average salary for a nail technician in New York is around $23,630 per year.
Avg Salary
Nail technicians earn an average yearly salary of $23,630.
Wages typically start from $21,640 and go up to $30,390.
67% below national average Updated in 2018
Nail technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level nail technician earnings begin at:
$14.61 per hour
$30,390 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level nail technician earnings begin at:
$12.69 per hour
$26,400 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level nail technician earnings begin at:
$11.36 per hour
$23,630 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level nail technician earnings begin at:
$10.41 per hour
$21,650 per year
10th percentile
Starting level nail technician earnings begin at:
$10.40 per hour
$21,640 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Nail technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $36,130 |
| Connecticut | $33,757 |
| Idaho | $32,870 |
| Arizona | $31,809 |
| Montana | $31,150 |
| Wisconsin | $30,580 |
| Washington | $29,760 |
| Minnesota | $29,650 |
| Iowa | $29,520 |
| South Dakota | $29,300 |
| North Dakota | $29,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,246 |
| South Carolina | $28,660 |
| Indiana | $28,089 |
| District of Columbia | $27,760 |
| Utah | $27,570 |
| Georgia | $27,090 |
| Oregon | $25,980 |
| Massachusetts | $25,320 |
| Kansas | $25,190 |
| California | $24,980 |
| Colorado | $24,830 |
| Ohio | $24,530 |
| Michigan | $24,390 |
| Kentucky | $24,300 |
| Florida | $24,220 |
| Alabama | $23,901 |
| Illinois | $23,740 |
| New York | $23,630 |
| Oklahoma | $23,610 |
| Rhode Island | $23,380 |
| Nebraska | $23,350 |
| Missouri | $23,340 |
| Delaware | $23,330 |
| Hawaii | $23,260 |
| New Jersey | $23,250 |
| Mississippi | $23,050 |
| Texas | $22,980 |
| Nevada | $22,900 |
| Virginia | $22,770 |
| Maryland | $22,280 |
| Alaska | $21,730 |
| Wyoming | $21,530 |
| Arkansas | $21,160 |
| Maine | $20,940 |
| North Carolina | $20,880 |
| Tennessee | $20,390 |
| Louisiana | $20,290 |
| West Virginia | $20,140 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,200 |
| New Mexico | $18,210 |
How do nail technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Nail technicians earn 6% less than similar careers in New York. On average, they make less than hosts and hostesses but more than cashiers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Host and hostess salary | $26K |
| Lifeguard salary | $25K |
| Shoemaker salary | $24K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $24K |
| Barista salary | $26K |
| Nail technician salary | $24K |
| Cashier salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)