Beauty & Personal Care, Pennsylvania

Tattoo cost in Pittsburgh, PA

A typical Tattoo figure in Pittsburgh is about $171 per hour, about 5% below the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Pittsburgh

$171

per hour

Fair price range: $95 to $285

On the low end
$95
On the high end
$285

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pittsburgh. 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
Pittsburgh, PA$171
$95 to $285
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Allentown, PA$169
$94 to $282
Erie, PA$155
$86 to $258
Scranton, PA$151
$84 to $252
Norfolk, VA$171
$95 to $285
Arlington, TX$169
$94 to $282

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Pittsburgh

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Pittsburgh: what does it cost?

In Pittsburgh, PA, Tattoo typically costs about $171 per hour, with most prices between $95 and $285.

Why is Pittsburgh lower than the national price?

Prices in Pittsburgh run about 5% 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.