Beauty & Personal Care, South Carolina

Piercing cost in Columbia, SC

A typical Piercing figure in Columbia is about $54 per piercing, about 10% below the national figure of $60.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$54

per piercing

Fair price range: $27 to $108

On the low end
$27
On the high end
$108

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. 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
Columbia, SC$54
$27 to $108
National typical$60
$30 to $120
Greenville, SC$61
$31 to $121
Charleston, SC$66
$33 to $132
Albuquerque, NM$55
$28 to $110
Des Moines, IA$49
$25 to $99
Greensboro, NC$54
$27 to $108

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Columbia

Questions people ask

Piercing in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Piercing typically costs about $54 per piercing, with most prices between $27 and $108.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

Prices in Columbia run about 10% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.