Nail tech schools in Pennsylvania
We found 19 schools offering nail technician training in Pennsylvania, with campuses in Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Altoona, and Harrisburg and more. Nail technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median $27,990 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 19
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in PA
- $27,990
- Cities with schools
- 10
19 nail technician schools
School results
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- +1
Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc
Feasterville, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
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Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy
Kittanning, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
New Castle, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork
Lancaster, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +1
Laurel Technical Institute - Meadville, PA
Meadville, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA · Private
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset, PA · Public
- Nail technician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +5
Nail tech schools by city
- Philadelphia (5 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (3 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (3 within 30 mi)
- Reading (3 within 30 mi)
- Bethlehem (3 within 30 mi)
- Monroeville (3 within 30 mi)
- New Castle (4 within 30 mi)
- Washington (3 within 30 mi)
- Stroudsburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Collegeville (5 within 30 mi)
What nail technicians earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $27,990
- $13.46 an hour
- Typical range
- $20,520–$43,890
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 9,610
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 19 schools in Pennsylvania with nail technician programs: 1 public college and 18 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Altoona, Harrisburg, and Feasterville.
Are there community college nail technician programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 1 public college in Pennsylvania offer nail technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nail technician school cost in Pennsylvania?
Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,417 to $25,855. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for nail technicians in Pennsylvania is $27,990 a year, and most earn between $20,520 and $43,890, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in Pennsylvania?
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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