Tongue Piercing Cost: Current Prices & Fees

A tongue piercing price usually combines the piercer's service fee and the barbell. Studios list them in different ways, so check whether a number is a fee or a total before comparing shops.

The figures come from a few studio price lists plus Booksy, checked Oct 11, 2026. Our data covers fewer studios for this piercing than for some others, so treat it as a rough guide.

In our data, the service fee runs from $40 to $60.

Infinite Body lists a total of $100, and Adorn Body Art starts at $105, with jewelry in each.

Infinite Body lists starting tongue jewelry at $40. Other studios may differ, and upgrading to another material costs more.

• Studio and city.
• Jewelry material and style.
• Whether the quote includes jewelry.
• Jewelry swaps. Some shops start with one bar and change it later, which can mean a second jewelry purchase or a follow-up charge. Ask the shop about its policy.
• Tips, which are separate from the quoted price.

Mouth piercings call for a careful choice of studio. Look at the shop's cleanliness, its sterile practices, and the piercer's experience, and don't pick on price alone. Ask what the starter jewelry is made of.

Follow your piercer's aftercare instructions. If you notice signs of infection, such as swelling that worsens, heat, or discharge, see a doctor or dentist. A licensed professional can answer questions about your own health.

Ask what is covered before you book.

• The service: the piercer's time and the procedure.
• Starter jewelry: sometimes included in a total.
• Aftercare supplies: some shops include them.
• Not included: tips and sales tax.

Our data has fewer studios for tongue piercings than for others, so confirm each shop's quote.

• A professional piercing studio is the usual choice.
• A tattoo shop with a piercer follows a similar model.
• Mall stores may not offer it, so call to ask.

Mouth piercings call for extra care in picking a shop. Ask about sterile practices, read reviews, and look at the piercer's experience.

• What does the quote include?
• What is the starter jewelry made of?
• What does a later jewelry change cost?
• Is a follow-up visit free?
• What aftercare do you recommend?
• How do you sterilize equipment?

Follow your piercer's aftercare instructions. If you see signs of infection, see a doctor or dentist.

Studios price each piercing on its own list, so a tongue piercing may cost more or less than an ear or nose piercing at the same shop. In our data, the service fee for a tongue piercing at the shops that list it sits in the same general band as the nostril and septum fees. Check the shop's posted prices for each placement, since one shop's list does not predict another's.

Because a mouth piercing is a different procedure from an ear piercing, ask the piercer to explain how they do it and what the jewelry is made of. A shop that answers clearly and shows you its sterile setup is easier to trust than a shop that only quotes a number.

• Start with the shop's basic jewelry.
• Ask for a total, not just the service fee.
• Compare two or three local shops.

A lower price is not worth it if the shop's practices are poor.

Plan for aftercare supplies and a later jewelry change. Ask the shop what is included and what costs extra, and whether a follow-up check is part of the price. Keep the shop's contact details handy in case you have questions once you are home.