Beauty & Personal Care, Minnesota

Tattoo cost in Rochester, MN

A typical Tattoo figure in Rochester is about $173 per hour, about 4% below the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in Rochester

$173

per hour

Fair price range: $96 to $288

On the low end
$96
On the high end
$288

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Rochester. 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
Rochester, MN$173
$96 to $288
National typical$180
$100 to $300
St. Paul, MN$184
$102 to $306
Minneapolis, MN$194
$108 to $324
Fort Worth, TX$171
$95 to $285
Fresno, CA$173
$96 to $288
Glendale, AZ$173
$96 to $288

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Rochester

Questions people ask

Tattoo in Rochester: what does it cost?

In Rochester, MN, Tattoo typically costs about $173 per hour, with most prices between $96 and $288.

Why is Rochester lower than the national price?

Prices in Rochester run about 4% 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.