You’ll need an apprenticeship to become a body piercer, as well as a series of injections against diseases that can be harmful. You will also very likely need to register with your local health authority as a professional body piercer. You must be over 18 too.
Beside above, does being a piercer pay well?
At best, you may only make $15-$20 per piercing on average. If the shop where you work has enough traffic, you might be able to do a piercing an hour for a whopping $120-$160 per day–before taxes. … If you’re concerned about becoming a piercer because of the pay scale, don’t be discouraged.
Hereof, how long is a body piercing course?
Are piercing apprenticeships paid?
In most cases, they are paid either a percentage of the overall cost of each piercing or a flat amount for each piercing. So, if no one comes in they don’t get paid. Also, they may only get a portion of the piercing fee and nothing from jewelry sales.
