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Body Piercing Specialist

Body piercing specialists perform professional body piercings using sterile technique, serve in licensed studios, and advise clients on aftercare. Florida's DOH establishment licensing system requires piercing studios to maintain strict health standards. The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) provides industry certification that most reputable studios require.

FL Median Salary
$57,000
Entry Salary
$35,000
Experienced
$70,000
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: FL DOH body piercing establishment requires licensed facility; individual piercers need bloodborne pathogens and anatomy training; APP membership preferred
  • Florida license required: Yes (FL Dept. of Health — body piercing establishment license under Chapter 381 FS)

Career Path

  1. Apprentice Piercer → Piercer → Senior Piercer → Studio Manager / Owner

Top Florida Employers

Tattoo/piercing studiosMall piercing kiosks (Claire's, Piercing Pagoda)Independent studiosBody art conventions

Related Programs

  • Body Art Safety Training
  • APP Apprenticeship
  • Infection Control Certificate
  • Anatomy for Body Artists
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