2019 US Spa Industry Study 2019 Compensation Supplement | Page 18

Nail Technician Compensation
Amongst spas employing nail technicians on a full-time basis (39%), the average
annual compensation level quoted was $35,400, with 61% of spas reporting
earnings in the range $30,000 to $39,999. One in five spas (20%) reported average
annual compensation of $40,000 or more. A similar proportion (18%) said their
nail technicians earn under $30,000.
In the day spa sector, where 38% said they employ one or more full-time technicians,
72% said compensation levels are in the range $30,000 to $39,999. One in five (20%)
quoted an amount less than $30,000 with the remaining 9% giving a figure of $40,000
and above.
In the resort/hotel spa sector, where 73% said they employ one or more full-time nail
technicians, almost one in two spas (45%) reported an annual compensation amount in
the range $40,000 to $49,999. Almost one in four (24%) reported a figure of $50,000.
The remaining 32% gave a figure less than $40,000.
Nail technician compensation
70
61
60
50
% 40
30
20
16
14
10
2
3 3
$50,000 to
$59,999 $60,000 to
$69,999
0
0
Less than
$25,000
$25,000 to
$29,999
$30,000 to
$39,999
$40,000 to
$49,999
$70,000 or
more
Average annual compensation (including gratuities), Nail technicians
Nail technician
All Day Resort/Hotel
$35,400 $33,100 $43,500
Note: Base = spas employing 1+ full-time nail technician.
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