Nail tech schools in Texas
Looking for nail technician schools in Texas? There are 47, including 5 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 41 private career schools. Nail technicians in Texas earn a median $34,040 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 47
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in TX
- $34,040
- Cities with schools
- 23
Nail tech schools by city
- Houston (3 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (6 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (6 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (3 within 30 mi)
- Austin (3 within 30 mi)
- El Paso (3 within 30 mi)
- Plano (4 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (6 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (3 within 30 mi)
- McAllen (5 within 30 mi)
- Round Rock (3 within 30 mi)
- New Braunfels (4 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (6 within 30 mi)
- Missouri City (3 within 30 mi)
- San Marcos (3 within 30 mi)
- Burleson (3 within 30 mi)
- Rockwall (3 within 30 mi)
- Celina (4 within 30 mi)
- Midlothian (3 within 30 mi)
- Weslaco (5 within 30 mi)
- Socorro (3 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (3 within 30 mi)
What nail technicians earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in TexasHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $34,040
- $16.37 an hour
- Typical range
- $18,950–$48,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 5,340
- 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 Texas?
We list 47 schools in Texas with nail technician programs: 5 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 41 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, McAllen, and Amarillo.
Are there community college nail technician programs in Texas?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 43 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,933 to $29,253. 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 Texas?
The median pay for nail technicians in Texas is $34,040 a year, and most earn between $18,950 and $48,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in Texas?
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)
- 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)