Beauty & Personal Care, California

Tattoo cost in Pasadena, CA

A typical Tattoo figure in Pasadena is about $223 per hour, about 24% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Pasadena

$223

per hour

Fair price range: $124 to $372

On the low end
$124
On the high end
$372

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pasadena. 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
Pasadena, CA$223
$124 to $372
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Huntington Beach, CA$223
$124 to $372
Los Angeles, CA$225
$125 to $375
Glendale, CA$220
$122 to $366
Alexandria, VA$223
$124 to $372
Atlanta-North, GA$223
$124 to $372

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Pasadena

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Pasadena: what does it cost?

In Pasadena, CA, Tattoo typically costs about $223 per hour, with most prices between $124 and $372.

Why is Pasadena higher than the national price?

Prices in Pasadena run about 24% 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.