Nail Salons
6,748 establishments and 35,625 people in 06. It is made of Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, licensed in 51 of 56 US jurisdictions; 7 occupations here carry a licence. Every figure names its source, and the gaps are listed.
Who does the work
| Occupation | Share | Employed nationally | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 34.76% | 260,460 | $35,560 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 19.37% | 145,160 | $34,660 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 9.7% | 72,680 | $33,730 |
| Skincare Specialists | 6.87% | 51,460 | $38,580 |
| Massage Therapists | 6.63% | 49,660 | $55,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 3.36% | 25,170 | $45,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2.42% | 18,130 | $64,410 |
| Barbers | 2.3% | 17,260 | $38,170 |
The licence gate
| What the industry is made of | Share | Concentration | Strongest licence belongs to | Jurisdictions | Exam-gated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 34.76% | 188.1× | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 51 of 56 | 202 |
The defining occupation and the licensed one coincide here, which is not always the case.
Licensed occupations in this industry
| Occupation | Share of industry | Concentration here | Jurisdictions licensing it | Licences on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 34.76% | 188.1× | 51 of 56 | 332 |
| Barbers | 2.3% | 200.6× | 48 of 56 | 161 |
| Skincare Specialists | 6.87% | 148.6× | 45 of 56 | 148 |
| Massage Therapists | 6.63% | 92.4× | 45 of 56 | 60 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 19.37% | 203.9× | 44 of 56 | 109 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 9.7% | 14.1× | 1 of 56 | 2 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2.42% | 1.0× | 23 of 56 | 46 |
Concentration is this occupation's share of employment here divided by its share across every industry we hold — how much this industry is made of that job. Above 8× it is a defining occupation; near 1× it is a job every industry has, like a manager or an office clerk. Which licence gates OPERATING the business depends on the jurisdiction and on how the business is structured, and we do not assert it.
What this page cannot tell you
| Gap |
|---|
| licence titles in 06 — none matched 'Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists', though it is licensed in 51 jurisdictions nationally. The title differs locally, or the record is held municipally. |
| occupation mix for NAICS 812113 — the labour statistics carry no rows at this level, so everything about occupations here, including the defining occupation and its licence gate, is measured at NAICS 812100, a broader grouping. Establishment counts are for 812113 itself. |
| licence coverage — the register holds 54 of 56 US licensing jurisdictions, and 2,504 of its records carry no jurisdiction at all. A count of 51 is out of 54 searched, not out of 56. The unsearched jurisdictions are not evidence of no licence. |
| bonding_required_usd — no producer, and not estimated |
This industry, elsewhere
| View | What it answers |
|---|---|
| Where is it easiest to open? | Every jurisdiction side by side — operators, wages, and the licence gate |
| The underwriting | Which rubric dimensions the public record can evidence, and which it cannot |
| Nail Salons in CA | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
| Nail Salons in NY | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
| Nail Salons in NJ | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
| Nail Salons in TX | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
| Nail Salons in PA | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
| Nail Salons in FL | The same record, for one jurisdiction |
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Neighbouring industries
| Industry | NAICS | Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty Salons | 812112 | 83,264 |
| Other Personal Care Services | 812199 | 30,883 |
| Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | 812910 | 24,378 |
| All Other Personal Services | 812990 | 23,647 |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin- | 812320 | 14,685 |
| Funeral Homes and Funeral Services | 812210 | 13,388 |
| Parking Lots and Garages | 812930 | 11,799 |
| Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners | 812310 | 9,662 |
The same six-digit sector. Listed because an operator comparing options is usually choosing between adjacent trades, not between an industry and nothing.
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