Tattoo artist salary in United States

The average salary for a Tattoo Artist is $58,990 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 485 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Tattoo Artist salaries typically range between a low of $30,630 and a high of $113,609 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Tattoo Artist include Tacoma, WA at $124,973 per year, Miami, FL at $79,911 per year, and Las Vegas, NV at $78,064 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Tattoo Artist include The Holy Grail ($260,000 per year) and Chop Shop ($249,600 per year).