Nail artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Nail artist demographics by:
Nail artist gender statistics
85.0% of nail artists are women and 15.0% of nail artists are men.
- Female, 85.0%
- Male, 15.0%
Nail artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.0% |
| Male | 15.0% |
Nail artist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,002
Female income
$47,132
Nail artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nail artist positions over time. Currently, 85.0% of nail artists are female.
Nail artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% | 89.67% |
| 2011 | 8.32% | 91.68% |
| 2012 | 8.95% | 91.05% |
| 2013 | 9.98% | 90.02% |
| 2014 | 10.81% | 89.19% |
| 2015 | 10.69% | 89.31% |
| 2016 | 10.53% | 89.47% |
| 2017 | 10.00% | 90.00% |
| 2018 | 13.52% | 86.48% |
| 2019 | 12.48% | 87.52% |
| 2020 | 15.60% | 84.40% |
| 2021 | 15.00% | 85.00% |
Nail artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared nail artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Nail Artist | 15% | 85% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Nail artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nail artists is Asian, which makes up 52.1% of all nail artists. Comparatively, 30.5% of nail artists are White and 12.7% of nail artists are Hispanic or Latino.
- Asian, 52.1%
- White, 30.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Nail artist race
| Nail artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52.1% |
| White | 30.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Nail artist race and ethnicity over time
See how nail artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nail artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.28% | 3.64% | 29.80% | 10.29% |
| 2011 | 53.64% | 3.99% | 30.08% | 10.47% |
| 2012 | 51.65% | 3.49% | 32.33% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 52.87% | 4.05% | 29.87% | 10.92% |
| 2014 | 50.16% | 3.52% | 32.94% | 11.68% |
| 2015 | 50.40% | 3.33% | 32.13% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 49.59% | 3.08% | 34.49% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 48.24% | 3.28% | 33.21% | 12.59% |
| 2018 | 34.78% | 2.09% | 50.45% | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 34.78% | 2.35% | 50.61% | 10.07% |
| 2020 | 31.31% | 1.98% | 52.02% | 12.91% |
| 2021 | 30.53% | 2.41% | 52.10% | 12.65% |
Nail artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white nail artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian nail artists have the lowest average salary at $45,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,021 |
| White | $55,680 |
| Black or African American | $52,177 |
| Asian | $45,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,607 |
Average nail artist age
See how the average age of nail artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nail artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43.5 | |
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Asian | 43 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Nail artist age breakdown
The average age of nail artists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the nail artist population.
Nail artist age breakdown
| Nail Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Nail artist educational attainment
The most common degree for nail artists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of nail artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Nail artists by degree level
| Nail artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Nail artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nail artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,889 annually. With a Associate degree, nail artists earn a median annual income of $51,207 compared to $50,462 for nail artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,462 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,889 |
| No Education | $44,699 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,207 |
Nail artist employment statistics
Company size where nail artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nail artists work.
Nail artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Nail artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for nail artists are retail, finance and media.
Nail artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Start-up | 16% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Nail artist turnover and employment statistics
Nail artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nail artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nail artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nail artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 5.82% |
| 2021 | 8.32% |
Average nail artist tenure
The average nail artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 nail artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nail artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nail artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nail artists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.11% | - |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Esthetician-Electrologist-Permanent Make-Up | 8.70% | 25,326 |
| Hair Assistant | 11.87% | 34,394 |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Similar nail artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | 7,786 |
| Esthetician-Electrologist-Permanent Make-Up | 8.70% | 25,326 |
| Hair Assistant | 11.87% | 34,394 |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Foreign languages spoken by nail artists
The most common foreign language among nail artists is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Uyghur, 7.1%
- Other, 21.4%
Nail artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Uyghur | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.4% |