Tattoo Removal Technician

Also called: Laser Tattoo Removal Specialist

Uses lasers to break up tattoo ink over a series of sessions.

A day in the life

She checks a client's skin type, sets laser energy, and treats a fading tattoo in a few loud, snappy minutes. Each client comes back every six to eight weeks.

Pay over a career

Starting
$32k
Typical
$48k
High
$80k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Laser safety certification; some states require a medical license holder to supervise.

Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Esthetics (trade school).

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Many people regret old tattoos or want room for new ones.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Laser systems get smarter, but a trained tech still assesses skin and runs each session safely.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Biology, Physics, Health-science CTE class.

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