Nail tech schools in Wisconsin
Looking for nail technician schools in Wisconsin? There are 12, including 5 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Nail technicians in Wisconsin earn a median $36,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in WI
- $36,680
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public
- Nail technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee, WI · Private
- Nail technician
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
- +2
What nail technicians earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Nail technician salary in WisconsinHow to become a nail technician
- Median pay
- $36,680
- $17.63 an hour
- Typical range
- $20,950–$54,400
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 2,350
- 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 Wisconsin?
We list 12 schools in Wisconsin with nail technician programs: 5 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, Eau Claire, and Fennimore.
Are there community college nail technician programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,112 to $19,549. 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 Wisconsin?
The median pay for nail technicians in Wisconsin is $36,680 a year, and most earn between $20,950 and $54,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nail technician school in Wisconsin?
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)
- Idaho (11)
- Indiana (11)
- New York (11)