Tattoo Shops in Salem, MA
12 studios in and around Salem, Massachusetts — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
9th Realm Gallery Custom design
172 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970-4998
Merk Ink Tattoo Studio Custom design
266 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3431
Mycelium Tattoos Custom design
27 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970
North Street Tattoo Custom design
116 North St, Salem, MA 01970-2557
Sacred Harp Tattoo
94 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970-1421
Salem Ink Tattoo and Art Gallery Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCard accepted
201 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5131
🕒 Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm/7pm
💲 $120-150 minimum, $150/hr
Thistle Piercing & Fine Jewelry Walk-ins welcomePiercing
17 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970-4880
🕒 Mon 11am-7pm, Thu-Sun varies
💲 Piercings $48-120
Witch City Ink Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
186 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3882
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm
💲 $150 minimum
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.