Beauty & Personal Care, California

Tattoo cost in San Diego, CA

A typical Tattoo figure in San Diego is about $203 per hour, about 13% above the national figure of $180.

Typical cost

Typical in San Diego

$203

per hour

On the low end
$113
On the high end
$339

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Diego. Not a quote.

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 Diego, CA$203
$113 to $339
National typical$180
$100 to $300
Glendale, CA$220
$122 to $366
Hayward, CA$220
$122 to $366
Torrance, CA$220
$122 to $366
Alpharetta, GA$220
$122 to $366
Boulder, CO$220
$122 to $366

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in San Diego

Questions people ask

Tattoo in San Diego: what does it cost?

In San Diego, CA, Tattoo typically costs about $203 per hour, with most prices between $113 and $339.

Why is San Diego higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tattoo earn in San Diego, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Diego about 13% above 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.