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Beauty & Personal Care, Texas

Tattoo cost in San Antonio, TX

A typical Tattoo figure in San Antonio is about $167 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in San Antonio

$167

per hour

Fair price range: $93 to $279

On the low end
$93
On the high end
$279

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Antonio. 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
San Antonio, TX$167
$93 to $279
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Grand Prairie, TX$167
$93 to $279
Arlington, TX$169
$94 to $282
Denton, TX$169
$94 to $282
Albuquerque, NM$162
$90 to $270
Columbia, SC$162
$90 to $270

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Questions people ask

Tattoo in San Antonio: what does it cost?

In San Antonio, TX, Tattoo typically costs about $167 per hour, with most prices between $93 and $279.

Why is San Antonio lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tattoo earn in San Antonio, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Antonio about 7% below the national figure.

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.