Nail tech salary in Kentucky
Nail tech pay in Kentucky per BLS 2025: median $21.79/hour, $45,310/year. Compared with the US and metro areas in the state.
Hourly (median)
$21.79
Annual (median)
$45,310
Annual (mean)
$44,140
Employed
240
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.