Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Charleston, SC · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Charleston, SC · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings ...
Apprentice Piercer
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style ... Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings ...
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Charleston, SC · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Charleston, SC · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Mclean, VA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Mclean, VA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Woodland Hills, CA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Woodland Hills, CA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Quick apply
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Madison, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Madison, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Quick apply
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Wilmette, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Wilmette, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Boston, MA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Boston, MA · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site
$24/hr
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Apprentice Piercer
Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site
$24/hr
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Quick apply
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Quick apply
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apprentice Piercer
Madison, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Quick apply
Apprentice Piercer
Madison, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative ... flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Flexible Piercing Apprenticeship information
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$11.78 - $13.92
15% of jobs
$14.72 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.92 - $16.06
27% of jobs
The median wage is $17.85 / hr.
$16.06 - $18.20
9% of jobs
$18.20 - $20.35
6% of jobs
$20.35 - $22.49
16% of jobs
$23.38 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.49 - $24.63
3% of jobs
$24.63 - $26.77
3% of jobs
$26.77 - $28.91
11% of jobs
$28.91 - $31.05
7% of jobs
$31.05 - $33.19
1% of jobs
$33.19 - $35.34
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How much do flexible piercing apprenticeship jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible piercing apprenticeship in the United States is $21.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$24/hr
Full-time, Part-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
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Studs rating
8.1
Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Want to get paid to become a piercer at Studs? Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. We are looking for Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff for the first 6 weeks at one of our studio locations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for Part-Time Associate Piercer positions at our State Street studio.
Hourly Rate:
- Graduated apprentices make $24/hour as Associate Piercers, plus tips
- During the 6-week training program, apprentices make $19/hour, plus tips
Key Responsibilities:
REVENUE
- Service Oriented
- Embodies our performance-oriented culture by meeting and exceeding expectations
- Serves as a brand ambassador: educates clients on the unique Studs' experience through our selling cycle
- Delivers confident, clear, and professional communication with clients during their entire Studs' experience
OPERATIONS
- Decision Quality & Execution
- Leverages Studs' resources and policies in decision making
- Becomes well-versed in piercing operating procedures and regulations to ensure client experience and work safety standards are met
- Shows consistent and detailed record keeping of all maintenance, sterilized inventory and tools
TALENT
- Integrity
- Prioritizes Studio compliance and is accountable to standard operating procedures and company policy
- Admits mistakes and is not afraid to escalate when help is needed
- Lives out our Core Values
- Shows consistency by providing best in class service to everyone in the Studio
- Provides solutions-oriented feedback and is open-minded to receiving it
Requirements:
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- At least two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks) preferred
- Full Time:
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must maintain consistent availability
- Weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) is required, excluding approved PTO
- Schedules may vary based on business needs, and Full-Time employees are expected to prioritize Studs as their primary employment commitment
- Part Time:
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must have availability to work on Saturday and Sunday, excluding approved unscheduled time away
- Reliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations
- Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day
- Must be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings
- Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs
- Must be able to handle chemicals safely
- Travel to one of our studios for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs)
- Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
- Owner's mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual
- FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we've got your friends and family covered too!)
About Studs
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Industry
Retail
Company size
1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
2019