Juan Salgado Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Height, Girlfriend, Wiki, Tattoo

Biography

Juan Salgado is a renowned Puerto Rican tattoo artist, multimedia creator, and social media influencer celebrated for his sonorous colour and black-and-grey realism tattoos, often featuring mythological, spiritual, and visionary themes.

With over two decades in the industry, he has inked high-profile clients including Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and Rauw Alejandro.

A finalist on Season 10 of Ink Master (where he was voted People’s Champion), Salgado has won more than 150 international tattoo awards.

Based in San Juan, he owns and operates Color Conspiracy Tattoo Gallery (and associated studios). As a social media influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms like Instagram and Facebook, he shares his artwork, processes, and collaborations.

Salgado is also the founder of Tattoo Skullz Society, an NFT project empowering Latino artists, and he expands his multimedia work into murals, paintings, and brand partnerships.

Puerto Rican tattoo artist, multimedia creator, and social media influencer
Juan Salgado
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Juan Salgado
Born:	21 January 1982 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	Puerto Rico
Nationality:	Puerto Rican
Education:	Atlantic University, Escuela Central de Artes Visuales, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Escuela de Artes Plásticas
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	José Salgado, María Rivera-Salgado
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:
Net Worth:	$2 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Juan Salgado, the renowned Puerto Rican tattoo artist, was born on January 21, 1982, in Puerto Rico and is closely associated with San Juan and Loíza.

Raised in a humble family by his parents, José Salgado and María Rivera-Salgado, he grew up alongside two siblings in a Catholic household that emphasized cultural traditions and community values common in Puerto Rican life.

A shy child who initially struggled with socializing, art quickly became his refuge and means of expression, earning him recognition in school for his drawing talents from an early age. As a teenager, influences from extreme sports, metal, and punk scenes drew him into the world of tattoos, leading to his first one at age 17.

Of Puerto Rican (Latino/Hispanic) ethnicity, his work frequently incorporates mythological and spiritual themes reflective of broader cultural and visionary inspirations.

He pursued formal art education at institutions in Puerto Rico, including Escuela Central de Artes Visuales, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Escuela de Artes Plásticas in San Juan, and Atlantic University, initially focusing on painting and sculpture before shifting to tattooing in his early 20s as the ultimate form of his artistic passion.

Career

Juan Salgado launched his professional tattooing career in 2002 after discovering the craft in his early twenties and recognizing it as the perfect extension of his lifelong passion for multimedia art.

Though tattooing was still viewed as unconventional and carried a heavier social stigma at the time, Salgado fully committed to the path within his first six years, turning it into a respected and internationally celebrated profession.

Over the last two decades, he has become known for his signature “Juan Salgado” aesthetic—a fusion of vivid color realism, refined black-and-grey work, and visionary imagery rooted in mythology, spirituality, fantasy, and dragon-inspired motifs. His mastery of newschool tattooing and complex cover-ups has earned him more than 150 international awards and numerous features in top tattoo publications.

In 2011, Salgado opened Color Conspiracy Tattoo Gallery, originally located in Guaynabo before relocating to the popular Calle Loíza area of Santurce, San Juan, in 2014. The studio has since evolved into a cultural hub for premium tattoo artistry, piercings, and rotating art exhibitions. Guided by his “quality over quantity” philosophy, Color Conspiracy serves as his creative base while he continues to work at conventions and guest spots around the world.

Salgado gained widespread recognition in 2018 with his appearance on Ink Master Season 10 (Return of the Masters), where he finished as runner-up and was voted the season’s People’s Champion by fans. His performance showcased his precision, creativity, and artistic versatility on a national platform.

He has tattooed numerous high-profile clients, including major reggaeton and Latin music artists such as Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, Rauw Alejandro, Wisin, and Yandel, as well as boxing legend Miguel Cotto. Beyond tattooing, Salgado is a prolific multimedia artist, producing murals—among the first university-commissioned tattoo-themed works—alongside fine art and brand collaborations with companies like Ford and McDonald’s.

He also founded Tattoo Skullz Society, an NFT initiative supporting Latino artists, and has developed signature ink palettes with brands like Fusion Ink. With hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, Salgado continues to champion positivity, Puerto Rican culture, and tattooing as a legitimate, fulfilling career path.

Social Media

• Instagram: Juan Salgado (@juan_salgado)

Personal Life

Juan Salgado, the celebrated Puerto Rican tattoo artist, was born on January 21, 1982, making him 43 years old.

He is not married, has no children, but is in a relationship. His physical height is 1.73 m.

Net Worth

Juan Salgado, the acclaimed Puerto Rican tattoo artist, has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million.

This accumulation reflects his premium tattoo rates (small sessions starting at $1,500 and regular ones from $3,500+), ownership of Color Conspiracy Tattoo Gallery under Salgado Art Company, extensive celebrity clientele, over 150 international awards, brand partnerships (including a signature ink line with Fusion Ink, collaborations with Ford and McDonald’s), multimedia ventures like murals and paintings, and the notable success of his 2022 NFT project Tattoo Skullz Society, which generated $1.5 million in sales alone.

Far surpassing average tattoo artist earnings of around $50,000-$70,000 annually, his elite status and diverse revenue streams place him among the higher earners in the industry after more than two decades of professional work.

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