There are currently an estimated 210,100 nail technicians in the United States. The nail technician job market is expected to grow by 7.0% between 2024 and 2034.

How employable are nail technicians?

CareerExplorer rates nail technicians with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 14,700 nail technicians.

What’s the supply of nail technicians?

The nail technician industry is concentrated in California, New York, New Jersey

Nail Technician job market by state

State Name Employed Nail Technicians
California 39,210
New York 19,710
New Jersey 11,520
Pennsylvania 9,610
Washington 5,570
Texas 5,340
Massachusetts 4,660
Connecticut 4,490
Florida 4,470
Virginia 4,230
Colorado 3,970
Ohio 3,680
Minnesota 3,260
Illinois 2,470
Arizona 2,440
Wisconsin 2,350
Oregon 2,210
Louisiana 2,210
Maryland 2,080
North Carolina 1,900
Georgia 1,710
Missouri 1,630
Kansas 1,510
Tennessee 1,200
Utah 1,150
Michigan 1,020
Nevada 1,020
Alabama 920
Delaware 780
South Carolina 710
Mississippi 520
Indiana 510
New Hampshire 490
Oklahoma 480
Nebraska 310
North Dakota 270
South Dakota 250
Kentucky 240
Arkansas 230
Maine 200
Iowa 190
Alaska 180
Idaho 160
West Virginia 120
Montana 110
Vermont 100
Hawaii 40