Balloon Artist & Decor Designer

Also called: Balloon Decorator

Creates balloon garlands, arches and sculptures for parties and events.

A day in the life

She inflates 800 balloons and builds a giant arch for a baby shower, then twists balloon animals at a kid's birthday party.

Pay over a career

Starting
$15k
Typical
$35k
High
$80k

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

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught; some take balloon certification courses.

Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing faster than average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with designs and quotes; building garlands and arches on site stays hands-on.

Could start right away

Age 14+. One way to start: Buy balloons and a pump, build a garland for a family party, post photos, then take orders

Start now, in high school

Classes: Art, Business, Geometry.

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