Beauty & Personal Care, Massachusetts
Tattoo cost in Boston, MA
A typical Tattoo figure in Boston is about $235 per hour, about 30% above the national figure of $180.
Typical cost
Typical in Boston
$235
per hour
Fair price range: $131 to $392
- On the low end
- $131
- On the high end
- $392
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Artist demand
- Size
- Color
- Shop minimum
- Touch-ups
Ways to pay less
- Start small
- Ask about day rates for large pieces
- Tip on the session
- Confirm touch-up policy
- Avoid impulsing on flash if you want custom
Tattoo in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $235 | $131 to $392 |
| National typical | $180 | $100 to $300 |
| Cambridge, MA | $237 | $132 to $395 |
| Worcester, MA | $194 | $108 to $324 |
| Springfield, MA | $173 | $96 to $288 |
| Bellevue, WA | $238 | $132 to $396 |
| Berkeley, CA | $238 | $132 to $396 |
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Questions people ask
Tattoo in Boston: what does it cost?
In Boston, MA, Tattoo typically costs about $235 per hour, with most prices between $131 and $392.
Why is Boston higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tattoo earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 30% above 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.