How much do ear piercings cost?

These days, people enjoy getting more than the traditional ear lobe piercings to express their sense of fashion. There are also many stylish ear accessories and curated ear options, making it an excellent way to showcase your expression. In Australia, ear piercing costs an average of $40 to $180 per piercing.

Since this involves piercing your (or your child’s) ears, it’s important to get it done by a professional for a safe and sanitary procedure. You can get an ear piercing at jewellery stores or the pediatrician’s clinic for kids. Many tattoo shops also offer ear, face and body piercings besides their usual tattoo services. 

To help you make an informed decision, read on to know what factors affect the cost of ear piercing.

Ear piercing price list

To know how much it costs to get your ears pierced at a tattoo shop or piercing studio, check out the table below. 

Type of ear piercing	Starting cost
Earlobe Single Piercing (By gun)	$40
Earlobe Double Piercing (By gun)	$65
Earlobe Single Piercing (By needle)	$89
Earlobe Double Piercing (By needle)	$180
Children’s Ear Piercing (Under 5 years old)	$99
Helix (By gun)	$45
Helix (By needle)	$90
Forward Helix	$90
Conch	$95
Tragus	$95
Snug	$90
Daith	$90
Rook	$90

Factors that affect the cost of ear piercing

Ear piercing type

You have many options for ear piercing, which are mainly divided into two: lobe piercings and cartilage piercings. 

You can get lobe piercings on the space of your earlobes or a transverse lobe piercing that runs through the lobe tissue horizontally. Meanwhile, anywhere else that’s not part of the lobe is made up of cartilage. Ear lobe piercing costs less than cartilage.

Piercing technique

The average cost of ear piercing also depends on the technique: through a piercing gun or a piercing needle. You can get a standard ear lobe piercing with a piercing gun at a lower cost. However, this is likely to cause infections or severe scarring. If you’re prone to these complications, go to an ear piercing professional trained in using a piercing needle.

Piercer's experience

Your piercer’s experience also influences how much the piercing costs. Research about the piercer or ask how long they’ve been piercing. You can find piercers that also perform face piercings, such as nose piercing and eyebrow piercing, and body piercings. 

For a safer and less painful experience worth the cost, choose an experienced and accomplished piercer who can advise you before, during and after piercing. 

Studio popularity

Expect piercing prices to be higher in more established piercing studios or piercers than in starting shops or professionals. Many piercers work with tattoo artists in one studio, so check if a known local studio offers ear piercing services. 

Piercing done by a paediatrician

Want to get your child’s ears pierced? Some paediatricians and nurses offer to pierce at their clinics. This provides a safer experience for your child. However, it can be more costly and might not be covered by health insurance.

Piercing materials

The cost to pierce your ears also varies based on the piercing materials. Different piercing guns and studs come at different prices than sterile piercing needles and higher quality jewellery. 

Extra jewellery

Planned or not, it’s worth bringing extra cash in case you decide to pick up a quality piece of earring you can use once your new piercing heals. 

Aftercare products

You should also add aftercare product prices when setting a budget for how much an ear piercing costs. Your professional piercer should be able to suggest effective aftercare items to help your new piercing heal smoothly. This helps avoid infection and other complications. They should also advise you on proper cleaning for faster healing.

Post a task to get your ear piercing!

Considering the complications that may arise if the piercing is poorly done, it’s better to get your ears (or your child’s) pierced by a reliable and experienced professional. 

Find ear piercing professionals for a safe and sanitary procedure, knowing your ears are in good care. Taskers can also help you with other piercings, such as body piercings and face piercings. Post a task now, connect with a local piercing professional, and get an accurate quote in minutes!