Employment opportunities for nail technicians are expected to grow by about 28% over the next several years, which is nearly three times as fast as the average occupation.  The reason for this growth is largely due to the increased demand for personal beauty assistance from both men and women. The median hourly wage for nail technicians in May 2006 was $9.23, including tips.  Many factors go into determining the amount of money you can make in this profession, however, including the size of the salon in which you work as well as its geographic location.