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. 18