Clean, shape, and polish nails, give hand and foot treatments, and advise clients on nail care.
Nail and beauty salons
Full-time, evenings and weekends
May 2024–25 BLS wage data · 2024–34 BLS employment projections.
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Certificate program
Training path: Certificate program plus license.
A state license is required after completing a training program.
A licensed beauty trade with wide openings and flexible hours — a common entry point for immigrant workers.
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Standard Occupational Classification 39-5092. Pay, employment, and outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wage survey and 2024–34 employment projections). See something off? Tell us.