Beauty & Personal Care, Illinois

Piercing cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Piercing figure in Chicago is about $67 per piercing, about 11% above the national figure of $60.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$67

per piercing

Fair price range: $34 to $133

On the low end
$34
On the high end
$133

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Jewelry quality
  2. Placement
  3. Aftercare
  4. Studio
  5. Numbing

Ways to pay less

  1. Use implant-grade jewelry
  2. Avoid mall kiosks
  3. Follow aftercare
  4. Ask if jewelry is included
  5. Skip numbing unless needed

Piercing in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$67
$34 to $133
National typical$60
$30 to $120
Naperville, IL$65
$33 to $130
Aurora, IL$61
$31 to $122
Joliet, IL$60
$30 to $119
Anaheim, CA$67
$34 to $134
Concord, CA$68
$34 to $135

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Piercing in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Piercing typically costs about $67 per piercing, with most prices between $34 and $133.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Piercing earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 11% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.