Tattoo Shop Manager

Also called: Front Counter Manager

Runs the front desk and business of a tattoo studio: consultations, booking, deposits and paperwork.

A day in the life

She books consults, collects deposits, checks IDs and waivers, and keeps the studio spotless and inspection-ready.

Pay over a career

Starting
$26k
Typical
$38k
High
$55k

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

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Online booking, deposits and consent forms are going automated, so shops need fewer front-desk staff.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply for front-desk jobs at tattoo studios; you grow into running the shop

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Computer applications, Art.

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