Nail tech schools
517 schools across 47 states teach nail technician. Nail technicians in the U.S. earn a median $35,760 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 517
- States
- 47
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $35,760
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
24 nail technician schools nationwide
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Academy of Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics
Oklahoma City, OK · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- +1
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Nail technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Nail technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
Saint Paul, MN · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +22
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +31
Nail tech schools by state
- Florida (57)
- California (54)
- Texas (47)
- Puerto Rico (24)
- Ohio (23)
- Michigan (20)
- Pennsylvania (19)
- Oregon (14)
- Utah (14)
- Georgia (13)
- North Carolina (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Oklahoma (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Idaho (11)
- Indiana (11)
- New York (11)
- Illinois (10)
- Missouri (10)
- Washington (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Arizona (8)
- Arkansas (8)
- Minnesota (8)
- Nevada (8)
- New Jersey (8)
- Colorado (7)
- Iowa (7)
- Kentucky (7)
- Louisiana (6)
- New Mexico (6)
- Mississippi (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- Alabama (4)
- South Carolina (4)
- South Dakota (3)
- Connecticut (2)
- Delaware (2)
- Maine (2)
- Massachusetts (2)
- Montana (2)
- Hawaii (1)
- Maryland (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- Vermont (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Nail tech schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Austin, TX
- Columbus, OH
- Oklahoma City, OK
- El Paso, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Detroit, MI
- Portland, OR
- Fresno, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Kansas City, MO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Miami, FL
- Long Beach, CA
- Tulsa, OK
What nail technicians earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $35,760
- $17.19 an hour
- Typical range
- $28,920–$50,140
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 152,770
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
- 21,900 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nail tech schools are there?
We list 517 schools with nail technician programs in 47 states. Florida has the most, with 57. Together they reported 14,373 nail technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do nail technicians make?
The national median pay is $35,760 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 9.2% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find nail tech schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.