Beauty & Personal Care, Colorado

Tattoo cost in Boulder, CO

A typical Tattoo figure in Boulder is about $220 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Boulder

$220

per hour

Fair price range: $122 to $366

On the low end
$122
On the high end
$366

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boulder. 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
Boulder, CO$220
$122 to $366
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Denver, CO$202
$112 to $336
Arvada, CO$191
$106 to $318
Lakewood, CO$191
$106 to $318
Alpharetta, GA$220
$122 to $366
Glendale, CA$220
$122 to $366

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Boulder

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Boulder: what does it cost?

In Boulder, CO, Tattoo typically costs about $220 per hour, with most prices between $122 and $366.

Why is Boulder higher than the national price?

Prices in Boulder run about 22% 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.