Beauty & Personal Care, New Jersey

Tattoo cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical Tattoo figure in Jersey City is about $227 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$227

per hour

Fair price range: $126 to $378

On the low end
$126
On the high end
$378

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jersey City. 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
Jersey City, NJ$227
$126 to $378
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Newark, NJ$205
$114 to $342
Elizabeth, NJ$198
$110 to $330
Paterson, NJ$194
$108 to $324
Thousand Oaks, CA$227
$126 to $378
Los Angeles, CA$225
$125 to $375

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Jersey City

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, Tattoo typically costs about $227 per hour, with most prices between $126 and $378.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

Prices in Jersey City run about 26% 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.