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Tattoo Artist

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Tattoo Artist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings10All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$41,0801 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$41,080–$41,080Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 4 filings16FY 2018: 3 filings18FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 2 filings23Fiscal year
FY 20232 filings— median · n=0

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$25k–$50kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 1 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
30.0%Certified LCAs
Denied6 60.0%
Certified3 30.0%
Withdrawn1 10.0%

Denominator: all 10 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 6 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$41,080Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$41,080
25th percentile$41,080
Median (50th)$41,080
75th percentile$41,080
90th percentile$41,080

n=1 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

10 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
The Body Shop Tattoo And Piercing LoungeTattoo Artist

Filing details

$50 per hour

I-200-23215-237357
Reported wage: $50–$100 / hour
Annualized: $104,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-07
Employment end: 2024-01-01
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

East Brunswick, NJ08/03/202310/01/2023
The Body Shop Tattoo And Piercing LoungeTattoo Artist

Filing details

$100 per hour

I-200-23213-228970
Reported wage: $100–$125 / hour
Annualized: $208,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-03
Employment end: 2024-01-01
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

East Brunswick, NJ08/01/202310/01/2023
Ink & Body Shop, LLCTattoo Artist

Filing details

$41,080 /yr

I-200-22036-880647
Reported wage: $41,080–$51,896 / year
Annualized: $41,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-11
Employment end: 2025-03-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cornelius, NC02/04/202204/01/2022
Symbolic InkTattoo Artist

Filing details

$1,000 per week

I-200-18155-891165
Reported wage: $1,000–$2,000 / week
Annualized: $52,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-06-05
Employment end: 2021-08-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Northport, AL06/04/201808/01/2018
Lombard Street Tattoo, LLCFull Time Tattoo Artist

Filing details

$14.6 per hour

I-200-18068-277064
Reported wage: $14.6 / hour
Annualized: $30,368
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-15
Employment end: 2020-04-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Portland, Or, OR03/09/201804/15/2018
Lombard Street Tattoo, LLCFull Time Tattoo Artist

Filing details

$14.6 per hour

I-200-18039-506735
Reported wage: $14.6 / hour
Annualized: $30,368
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-14
Employment end: 2020-04-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Portland, Or, OR02/11/201804/15/2018
Prethink, IncTattoo Artist Apprentice

Filing details

$300 per week

I-200-15326-986902
Reported wage: $300 / week
Annualized: $15,600
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-12-01
Employment end: 2017-12-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sanford, NC11/22/201512/15/2015
Prethink, IncTattoo Artist Apprentice

Filing details

$300 per week

I-200-15320-509839
Reported wage: $300 / week
Annualized: $15,600
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-20
Employment end: 2017-12-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sanford, NC11/17/201512/15/2015
Hot Rod Studios, LLCTattoo Artist Apprentice

Filing details

$300 per week

I-200-15307-138213
Reported wage: $300 / week
Annualized: $15,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-09
Employment end: 2017-11-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sanford, NC11/03/201511/10/2015
Hot Rod Studios, LLCTattoo Artist Apprentice

Filing details

$300 per week

I-200-15300-051949
Reported wage: $300–$350 / week
Annualized: $15,600
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-02
Employment end: 2017-10-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sanford, NC10/27/201511/01/2015

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.