Beauty & Personal Care, California

Tattoo cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Tattoo figure in Oakland is about $230 per hour, about 28% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$230

per hour

Fair price range: $128 to $384

On the low end
$128
On the high end
$384

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$230
$128 to $384
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Irvine, CA$234
$130 to $390
Thousand Oaks, CA$227
$126 to $378
Los Angeles, CA$225
$125 to $375
Arlington, VA$230
$128 to $384
Stamford, CT$230
$128 to $384

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Oakland

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Tattoo typically costs about $230 per hour, with most prices between $128 and $384.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

Prices in Oakland run about 28% 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.