U.S. Tattoo Studios & Tattoo Removal Services: A Market Analysis

U.S. Tattoo Studios & Tattoo Removal Services: A Market Analysis

Tattoos and body art in the U.S. have soared in popularity lately, especially amongst Millennials and Gen Z, fueling an industry comprised of 11,600 tattoo studios. The industry is estimated to be worth $4.5 billion, and is growing strongly. According to polls, 32% of American adults now have a tattoo, but some have regrets about getting them, thus opening up a new market—tattoo removal, which is driven by new laser equipment and technology. This is a fragmented market of local artists, but it can be quite lucrative, especially with multiple artists renting space and working for a studio.

This new Marketdata report covers the following topics: why demand exists, history and evolution of tattoo studios and the services they offer, typical operations/staff, separate analyses and $ size of the markets for: tattoo studios and tattoo removal services (2007-2023). Consumer demographics, forecasts for 2024 and 2030, tattoo studio operating ratios and profit margins, start-up costs, tattoo artist salaries (by state), number of tattoo studios and market receipts (by state), and competitor profiles.