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

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.

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
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

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in New York

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.