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Beauty & Personal Care, Tennessee

Piercing cost in Knoxville, TN

A typical Piercing figure in Knoxville is about $51 per piercing, about 15% below the national figure of $60.

Typical cost

Typical in Knoxville

$51

per piercing

Fair price range: $26 to $102

On the low end
$26
On the high end
$102

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Knoxville. 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
Knoxville, TN$51
$26 to $102
National typical$60
$30 to $120
Chattanooga, TN$53
$27 to $106
Memphis, TN$48
$24 to $96
Nashville, TN$64
$32 to $127
Albuquerque, NM$55
$28 to $110
Columbia, SC$54
$27 to $108

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Questions people ask

Piercing in Knoxville: what does it cost?

In Knoxville, TN, Piercing typically costs about $51 per piercing, with most prices between $26 and $102.

Why is Knoxville lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Piercing earn in Knoxville, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Knoxville about 15% below 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.