Beauty & Personal Care, Missouri

Tattoo cost in Kansas City, MO

A typical Tattoo figure in Kansas City is about $166 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Kansas City

$166

per hour

Fair price range: $92 to $276

On the low end
$92
On the high end
$276

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Kansas 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
Kansas City, MO$166
$92 to $276
National typical$180
$100 to $300
St. Louis, MO$162
$90 to $270
Springfield, MO$151
$84 to $252
Athens, GA$166
$92 to $276
Cartersville, GA$166
$92 to $276
Cheyenne, WY$166
$92 to $276

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Kansas City

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Kansas City: what does it cost?

In Kansas City, MO, Tattoo typically costs about $166 per hour, with most prices between $92 and $276.

Why is Kansas City lower than the national price?

Prices in Kansas City run about 8% below 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.