Beauty & Personal Care, Hawaii

Tattoo cost in Honolulu, HI

A typical Tattoo figure in Honolulu is about $256 per hour, about 42% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Honolulu

$256

per hour

Fair price range: $142 to $426

On the low end
$142
On the high end
$426

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Honolulu. 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
Honolulu, HI$256
$142 to $426
National typical$180
$100 to $300
New York, NY$252
$140 to $420
San Francisco, CA$252
$140 to $420
San Jose, CA$248
$138 to $414
Sunnyvale, CA$245
$136 to $408
Cambridge, MA$237
$132 to $395

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Honolulu

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Honolulu: what does it cost?

In Honolulu, HI, Tattoo typically costs about $256 per hour, with most prices between $142 and $426.

Why is Honolulu higher than the national price?

Prices in Honolulu run about 42% 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.