Beauty & Personal Care, New York

Tattoo cost in Albany, NY

A typical Tattoo figure in Albany is about $176 per hour, close to the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Albany

$176

per hour

Fair price range: $98 to $294

On the low end
$98
On the high end
$294

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Albany. 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. Artist demand
  2. Size
  3. Color
  4. Shop minimum
  5. Touch-ups

Ways to pay less

  1. Start small
  2. Ask about day rates for large pieces
  3. Tip on the session
  4. Confirm touch-up policy
  5. Avoid impulsing on flash if you want custom

Tattoo in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Albany, NY$176
$98 to $294
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Rochester, NY$169
$94 to $282
Syracuse, NY$162
$90 to $270
Buffalo, NY$158
$88 to $264
Cape Coral, FL$176
$98 to $294
Chesapeake, VA$176
$98 to $294

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Albany

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Albany: what does it cost?

In Albany, NY, Tattoo typically costs about $176 per hour, with most prices between $98 and $294.

Why is Albany lower than the national price?

Prices in Albany sit close to 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.