Beauty & Personal Care, New York
Tattoo cost in New York, NY
A typical Tattoo figure in New York is about $252 per hour, about 40% above the national figure of $180.
Typical cost
Typical in New York
$252
per hour
Fair price range: $140 to $420
- On the low end
- $140
- On the high end
- $420
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Artist demand
- Size
- Color
- Shop minimum
- Touch-ups
Ways to pay less
- Start small
- Ask about day rates for large pieces
- Tip on the session
- Confirm touch-up policy
- Avoid impulsing on flash if you want custom
Tattoo in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $252 | $140 to $420 |
| National typical | $180 | $100 to $300 |
| Yonkers, NY | $220 | $122 to $366 |
| Albany, NY | $176 | $98 to $294 |
| Rochester, NY | $169 | $94 to $282 |
| San Francisco, CA | $252 | $140 to $420 |
| Honolulu, HI | $256 | $142 to $426 |
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Questions people ask
Tattoo in New York: what does it cost?
In New York, NY, Tattoo typically costs about $252 per hour, with most prices between $140 and $420.
Why is New York higher than the national price?
Prices in New York run about 40% 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.