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Beauty & Personal Care, Pennsylvania

Piercing cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Piercing figure in Philadelphia is about $56 per piercing, about 6% below the national figure of $60.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$56

per piercing

Fair price range: $28 to $112

On the low end
$28
On the high end
$112

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$56
$28 to $112
National typical$60
$30 to $120
Pittsburgh, PA$57
$29 to $114
Allentown, PA$57
$28 to $113
Erie, PA$52
$26 to $103
Ann Arbor, MI$65
$33 to $130
Everett, WA$62
$31 to $124

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Questions people ask

Piercing in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Piercing typically costs about $56 per piercing, with most prices between $28 and $112.

Why is Philadelphia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Piercing earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 6% 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.