In Texas, most tattoo projects cost between $50.00 and $3,000 per session, with a typical price near $250. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical tattoo cost
$50.00 – $3,000
per session · typical $250
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Tattoo cost breakdown
- Small tattoo (2–3 inches)$50.00 – $200typical $100
- Half sleeve$500 – $1,500typical $1,000
- Full back$2,000 – $5,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$50.00 – $3,000
- Unitper session
- Cities covered91
What Tattoos costs
Tattoo pricing is usually by hour ($100–$300) or a flat piece rate. Small tattoos start around $50–$100, while large custom pieces run $500–$3,000+. Quality artists charge more.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
What affects tattoo price?
Artist's skill, shop location, design complexity, and time. Custom work costs more than flash designs.
How can I save money?
Avoid cheap artists—bad tattoos are costly to fix. Ask for a quote, plan a smaller design, or wait for a shop's special.
Is it cheaper per session?
Some artists charge a daily or session rate. Large pieces may require multiple sessions, each costing $300–$800.