Nail Technician License Cost in Montana
Documented Nail Tech license fees for Montana are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Nail Technician before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Nail Tech license cost — Montana at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $29,750 (manicurists and pedicurists) |
Official source: Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Nail Technician ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for manicurists and pedicurists is $29,750. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Nail Tech license cost in Montana?
Documented fees for Montana are not published in this dataset — check Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Nail Technician for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Montana?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Nail Tech training cost in Montana?
Training-hour requirements for Montana are not published here — ask Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Nail Technician for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Nail Tech license in Montana worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for manicurists and pedicurists is $29,750. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Nail Tech licensing in Montana
Turn the fees above into a dated budget, then check what the Montana board charges on top.
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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Nail Technician and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).