Nail tech schools in New Jersey
Looking for nail technician schools in New Jersey? There are 8, including 8 private career schools. Nail technicians in New Jersey earn a median $36,370 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in NJ
- $36,370
- Cities with schools
- 5
Nail tech schools by city
- Paterson (12 within 30 mi)
- Trenton (3 within 30 mi)
- New Brunswick (6 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (3 within 30 mi)
- Succasunna (4 within 30 mi)
What nail technicians earn in New Jersey
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in New JerseyHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $36,370
- $17.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $32,220–$39,390
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NJ
- 11,520
- 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 technician schools are in New Jersey?
We list 8 schools in New Jersey with nail technician programs: 8 private career schools. Campuses are in Wayne, Succasunna, Edison, Voorhees, and North Plainfield.
How much does nail technician school cost in New Jersey?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $12,027 to $33,472. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do nail technicians make in New Jersey?
The median pay for nail technicians in New Jersey is $36,370 a year, and most earn between $32,220 and $39,390, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in New Jersey?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Nail tech schools in other states
- 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)