Average Tattoo Artist Hourly Pay

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An entry-level Tattoo Artist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $35.00 based on 11 salaries. An early career Tattoo Artist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $51.20 based on 84 salaries. A mid-career Tattoo Artist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $100.67 based on 49 salaries. An experienced Tattoo Artist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $115.12 based on 52 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $110.

Employees with Tattoo Artist in their job title in Portland, Oregon earn an average of 28.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (20.8% more) and Houston, Texas (15.6% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Chicago, Illinois (41.9% less), Reno, Nevada (40.6% less) and Phoenix, Arizona (12.6% less).