Nail Artist Demographics and Statistics In The US
Nail Artist Statistics By Gender
85.0% of nail artists are women and 15.0% of nail artists are men.
- Female, 85.0%
- Male, 15.0%
Nail Artists By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.0% |
| Male | 15.0% |
Gender Pay Gap For Nail Artist
Women Earn 94¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Nail Artist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the nail artist position over time.
Nail Artist Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Nail Artist Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among nail artists is Asian, which makes up 52.1% of all nail artists. Comparatively, there are 30.5% of the White ethnicity and 12.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among nail artists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Nail Artist Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,021 |
| White | $55,680 |
| Black or African American | $52,177 |
| Asian | $45,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,607 |
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Average Age of a Nail Artist
We determined the average age of nail artists based on ethnicity and gender.
Nail Artist Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of nail artist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of nail artists is 40+ years old, which represents 65% of the population.
Nail Artist Age
| Nail Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Types of Nail Artist Degree Levels
The most common degree for nail artists is bachelor's degree 38% of nail artists earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 36% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 17%.
- Bachelors, 38%
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Masters, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Nail Artists By Education
| Nail Artist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 38% |
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Masters | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Nail Artist Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,462 |
| No Education | $44,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,207 |
Nail Artist Employment Statistics
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire nail artists.
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Nail Artists
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ nail artists. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of nail artists changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Nail Artist Stay in a Job
By looking over 124 nail artists resumes, we figured out that the average nail artist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 37%.
Nail Artist Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Nail Artists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to nail artists.
| 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 |
Nail Artist 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% |