Beauty & Personal Care, North Carolina

Tattoo cost in Durham, NC

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

Typical cost

Typical in Durham

$180

per hour

Fair price range: $100 to $300

On the low end
$100
On the high end
$300

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Durham. 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
Durham, NC$180
$100 to $300
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Asheville, NC$184
$102 to $306
Wilmington, NC$176
$98 to $294
Raleigh, NC$187
$104 to $312
Boise, ID$180
$100 to $300
Colorado Springs, CO$180
$100 to $300

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Durham

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Durham: what does it cost?

In Durham, NC, Tattoo typically costs about $180 per hour, with most prices between $100 and $300.

Why is Durham higher than the national price?

Prices in Durham 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.