Beauty & Personal Care, Texas

Tattoo cost in Austin, TX

A typical Tattoo figure in Austin is about $189 per hour, about 5% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Austin

$189

per hour

Fair price range: $105 to $315

On the low end
$105
On the high end
$315

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Austin. 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
Austin, TX$189
$105 to $315
National typical$180
$100 to $300
McKinney, TX$178
$99 to $297
Plano, TX$180
$100 to $300
Frisco, TX$182
$101 to $303
Charlotte, NC$189
$105 to $315
Fort Collins, CO$212
$118 to $353

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Austin

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Austin: what does it cost?

In Austin, TX, Tattoo typically costs about $189 per hour, with most prices between $105 and $315.

Why is Austin higher than the national price?

Prices in Austin run about 5% above 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.