Nail tech salary in Iowa
Nail tech pay in Iowa per BLS 2025: median $21.84/hour, $45,420/year. Compared with the US and metro areas in the state.
Hourly (median)
$21.84
Annual (median)
$45,420
Annual (mean)
$42,300
Employed
190
27% higher than the national median ($17.19/hour)
About the data
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025, occupation Manicurists and Pedicurists (SOC 39-5092). It includes employee tips and commissions but EXCLUDES self-employed techs (booth renters, 1099), so it is usually lower than pay advertised by salons.