Nail tech salary in Missouri
Nail tech pay in Missouri per BLS 2025: median $18.80/hour, $39,100/year. Compared with the US and metro areas in the state.
Hourly (median)
$18.80
Annual (median)
$39,100
Annual (mean)
$41,710
Employed
1,630
9% 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.