Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Tattoo artists create original art and text on clients’ skin by using an electrically powered tattoo machine, which introduces pigment (ink) through breaks in the skin. Some tattoo artists also perform piercings and brandings. They are also known as tattooers and tattooists.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Hands On
Career Ladder
Well-Known Tattoo Artist
Shop Owner or Teacher
Tattoo Artist
Trainee
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