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All personal care and service workers not listed separately.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Source: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections
Annual pay range
60,420 people work in this occupation.
All personal care and service workers not listed separately.
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What personal care and service workers, all other may need beyond a degree, where a license is required, and what the work pays in each state.
Core certifications employers recognise for this work.
40 states list a license for this work. Open your state for the license and the agency that issues it.
Body Piercing, Tattooing and Permanent Cosmetic Coloring
Cremationist
Body Art Artist (Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer both)
Body Piercers
Electrologist
Board of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section, Arkansas Department of Health
Permanent Cosmetic Artist
Tattoo Artist
Shop Registration
Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure, Division of Professions & Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies
Electrologist
Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section, Health Care Systems Branch, Department of Public Health
Eyelash Technician
Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section, Health Care Systems Branch, Department of Public Health
Tattoo Technician
Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section, Health Care Systems Branch, Department of Public Health
Tattoo Technician - Training Permit
Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section, Health Care Systems Branch, Department of Public Health
Electrologist
Electrologist - License by Reciprocity
Body Piercer/Operator
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, FL Department of Health
Direct Disposer
Divsion of Funeral & Cemetary Services, Florida Department of Financial Services
Electrologist
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, FL Department of Health
Hair Wrapper
Division of Professions, FL Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation
Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, FL Department of Health
Tattoo Artist
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, FL Department of Health
Electrologist
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, The Idaho State Board of Cosmetologists
Electrologist - Instructor
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, The Idaho State Board of Cosmetologists
Electrologists
State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Provisional Electrologist
State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Temporary Electrologist
State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Body Piercer
Electrologist
Permanent Cosmetic Technician
Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers, and Ear Piercers
Electrologist
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Medical Doctor, Temporary
Osteopathic Physician - Permanent
Tattoo Artist
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Electrologist
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Electrologist Instructor
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Electrologist Limited Instructor
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Electrologist, Apprentice
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Natural Hair Culturist Limited Instructor
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Body Art Technician
Division of Health Policy and Systems Compliance, Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Doula Registry
Division of Health Policy and Systems Compliance, Minnesota Department of Health
Body Piercers
Office of Licensure, Professional Licensure Division, MS State Dept. of Health
Eye Enucleation
Office of Licensure, Professional Licensure Division, MS State Dept. of Health
Permanent Makeup Artists
Office of Licensure, Professional Licensure Division, MS State Dept. of Health
Tattoo Artist
Office of Licensure, Professional Licensure Division, MS State Dept. of Health
Body Piercer
Body Piercer and Brander
Brander
Tattooist
Tattooist and Body Piercer
Tattooist and Brander
Tattooist, Body Piercer and Brander
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Electrologist
Funeral - Crematory Operator
Funeral - Crematory Technician
Body Brander
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Body Piercer
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Electrologist
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Electrology Instructor
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Permanent Color Technician
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Tattoo Artist
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services, Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Electrologist
Board of Cosmetology
Body Art Practitioner
Electrologist
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Electrology Advisory Committee
Tanning Equipment Operator
Body Art Apprentice
Body Art Apprentice Sponsor
Body Piercing Artist
Direct Disposer
Electrologist Instructor
Electrologist License
Permanent Make-up Technician
Tattoo Artist
Brands (Animal)
Veterinary Division, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Certified Electrolysis Instructor
Electrologist
Laser Hair Practitioner
Tattooing
Health Service Regulation, NC Department of Health & Human Services
Body Piercing and Tattoo Artist
Occupational Licensing Divisionm - 0509, Oklahoma State Department of Health
Registered Electrologist
Body piercer, specialty
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
Body piercer, standard
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
Body piercers, earlobe-only
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
Electrologist
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
Tattoo artist
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
Tattoo Artist & Body Piercer
Master Hair Care
Master Hair Care Apprentice
Permanent Sponsor
SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
BODY PIERCING ARTISTS/TECHNICIAN
Division of General Environmental Health, Department of Health
ELECTROLOGIST
Division of Health Related Boards, Division of Health Related Boards, Department of Health
TATTOO PROFESSIONAL
Division of General Environmental Health, Department of Health
TN BEAUTY PAGEANT OPERATOR
Division of Consumer Services, Department of Commerce and Insurance
Body Piercing & Tattooist Operator
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State
Body Piercing Operator
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State
Electrologist
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooist
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State
Tattooist Operator
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State
Body Piercer Apprentice License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Body Piercing - Ear Only Salon License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Body Piercing Salon License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Body-Piercer Ear-Only License (individual)
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Body-Piercer License (individual)
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Doula Certification
Permanent Cosmetic Tatooer License, Master
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer License and Instructor Certificate
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing School License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattoo Parlor License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattoo Parlor License, Limited Term
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattooer Apprentice License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattooer License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattooer License and Tattooing Instructor Certificate
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattooer License, Limited Term
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Tattooing School License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Wax Technician License (Individual)
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Wax Technician License and Instructor Certificate
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Waxing Salon License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Waxing School License
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Artist (Tattoo,Body Piercing, Body Art)
Permanent Cosmetics Artist
Body Piercing Technicians
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Environmental Health Services
Paraprofessional : Permanent Paraprofessional Certificate
BODY PIERCING PRACTITIONER
Division of Professional Credential Processing, WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
ELECTROLOGIST
Division of Professional Credential Processing, WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
ELECTROLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Division of Professional Credential Processing, WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
MANICURING INSTRUCTOR
Division of Professional Credential Processing, WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
TATTOO PRACTITIONER
Division of Professional Credential Processing, WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
CREMATORY OPERATOR
Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 6, 2026.
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