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- Industry Standards: The nationwide average cost of a caricature artist is $125 – $150 per hour. The top 10% of caricature artists make over $107,000 annually.
- Average Rates: Caricatures take 3-4 minutes each. Prices start around $19.99 for a black-and-white sketch. Adding color or people costs more.
- Training and Speed: To start a caricature business, training is important. 69% of artists have a bachelor’s degree. Caricature speeds range from 3-4 minutes per sketch.
- Productivity: Most caricature artists can do around 10 to 15 faces in black and white per hour.
- Tipping Artists: Customers can tip a caricature artist 15-20% if satisfied. Tipping street artists is optional but appreciated for exceptional work.
- Salary Range: Caricature artists in the US earn between $17,478 to $99,140, with a median salary of $46,460.
