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.
Step 4: Get a License. Most states require licensure for tattoo artists; however, requirements vary by state. Oregon, for example, requires licensees to complete a minimum of 360 hours of training under an approved artist as well as 50 tattoos.A written exam and a skills assessment also are typically necessary for licensing.tep 4: Get a License. Most states require licensure for tattoo artists; however, requirements vary by state. Oregon, for example, requires licensees to complete a minimum of 360 hours of training under an approved artist as well as 50 tattoos.