Nail tech salary in Tennessee
Nail tech pay in Tennessee per BLS 2025: median $16.74/hour, $34,810/year. Compared with the US and metro areas in the state.
Hourly (median)
$16.74
Annual (median)
$34,810
Annual (mean)
$36,820
Employed
1,200
3% lower 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.