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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Current openings

Nail Technician 1

Number of positions

2012: 6,650    2014: 7,010

Annual job postings

New: 180    Replacement: 110
(Total: 290)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$16,880
($8/hour)
Middle:
$18,380
($8/hour)
Up to:
$20,130
($9/hour)
Average:
$19,050
($9/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Postsecondary non-degree award

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.