Pricing Information
- Arches range in price from $250 up to $1200+, depending on size, complexity, and style. A standard 18-20 foot arch costs $250 before delivery.
- Balloon garlands last at least a week.
- Balloon columns or arrangements on the floor may cost $40-$110 each. Arches range from $75-$500 depending on shape and size. Total costs can reach $1,000-$2,000 for a large space with multiple arches and columns.
- Pricing your job is: (Direct costs + Time) x 2.2 = Minimum selling Price. Multiplying by 2.2 covers overheads and creates profit.
- The middle 60% of Balloon Artists earn $76,150 yearly, with the top 80% making $147,890.
- Twisting 15-100 balloons costs $75-$150 per hour.
Tipping Guide
- Tipping isn’t expected, but is always appreciated.
- Consider tipping at least $20 for each entertainer.
FAQs
How much do you tip balloon artists?
Tipping is entirely up to you.
How long do balloon animals last?
Balloon animals last 5-7 days.
How do balloon artists make money?
On average, a balloon artist can earn $100-200 per hour at a private event.
Do you tip the balloon arch artist?
Tipping an entertainer isn’t expected, but is always appreciated.
What’s the basic way to make a balloon animal?
Most often handed out at parties or funfairs, balloon animals are a disposable symbol of our materialistic youth.
How do you become a balloon artist?
Complete exams and produce perfectly constructed personal balloon designs precisely reproduce designs selected by Qualatex Balloon Network.
What does a blue balloon dog cost?
Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog Sculpture Sells for Record-Breaking $58.4 Million.