According to the BLS, carpenters earned a median salary of $40,500 in 2013, or $19.47 per hour. During that period, the highest-paid carpenters earned about $73,100, while the lowest-paid earned $25,120. The motion picture and video industry pays the highest for carpentry work.
Steps. 1  1. Finish high school. 2  2. Consider your artistic talent. 3  3. Pick up a Copy of Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo. 4  4. Apply for an apprenticeship with an experienced tattoo artist.  5. A tattoo machine is not a gun, if you insist in calling it a tattoo gun you will be ridiculed by the staff.
Tips & Warnings. 1  Some tattoo parlors require employees to have a high school diploma or the equivalent. 2  You may also have to be 18 or older to get your license, though again, this depends on the state you want to practice in and the parlor you want to work for.ow to Get a Tattoo License. Tattooing is becoming a popular business, and becoming a licensed tattoo artist can be a great... 1  How to Get a Tattoo & Piercing Certification.