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An industrial piercing costs $45 to $50 for the service in the US studio price lists we read, with jewelry extra, or $70 to $105 where starter jewelry is included. It was the dearest ear piercing in every list.
Prices are as published in September 2026. We have not checked whether these studios meet the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) checklist, so they show how prices are quoted rather than being recommendations.
What each studio charges
| Studio | How it prices | Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd Street Body Piercing, Oklahoma City | Fee only | $45 |
| Industrial Tattoo and Piercing, Oakland | Fee only | $50 |
| Halo Precision Piercing, Phoenix | Fee only | $50 |
| Infinite Body Piercing, Philadelphia | Jewelry included | $70 |
| Golden Child Tattoo & Piercing, Escondido | Jewelry included | $80 |
| Amato Piercing, Coral Springs | Jewelry included | $105 |
Oakland lists it as industrial or orbital. Amato’s $105 is a $65 service fee plus $40 for the jewelry.
Why the quotes differ
Half the studios quote a service fee and sell the bar separately. The other half quote one price with the bar in it. A $50 fee and a $70 all-in price can be the same price, so compare like with like.
The bar
An industrial uses one long barbell through both holes. The lists show a starting price of $40 to $45 for it: a barbell is $45 in Oakland, Amato’s jewelry share is $40, and Infinite Body’s starting jewelry is $40.
The APP’s list of accepted materials for initial piercings includes implant-certified titanium (ASTM F-136), and it accepts both internally threaded and threadless jewelry. See the materials guide. Gold or decorative bars cost more.
The first year in total
An industrial needs a shorter bar fitted once the swelling has gone. Our guides give eight to twelve weeks. Piercing downsizing explains why.
| Fee-only studio | All-in studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Piercing | $45-50 | $70-105 |
| Starter bar | $40-45 | Included |
| Shorter bar for the downsize | $40-45 | $40-45 |
| Jewelry change fee | $0-10 | $0-10 |
| Total | $125-150 | $110-160 |
The bar prices are the starting prices from the lists, so a gold or decorative bar costs more.
How it compares
| Piercing | Service fee only |
|---|---|
| Helix | $20-35 |
| Conch or tragus | $30-35 |
| Rook | $30-40 |
| Daith | $30-45 |
| Industrial | $45-50 |
How much is a cartilage piercing has every placement.
Cheap does not mean good value
The APP’s advice is not to act impulsively or be seduced by a low price, as you generally get what you pay for. A 2005 review in American Family Physician says ear cartilage piercings are associated with poor healing and more serious infection because cartilage is avascular, meaning it has no blood supply of its own. Our industrial piercing guide puts full healing at 36 to 52 weeks, and ear piercing healing time explains why.
Ask which way the quote is given, whether the downsize is included, and what the bar is made of. How to choose a piercer has the full checklist, and piercing prices compares every placement.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an industrial piercing?
In the studio price lists we checked in September 2026, the service was $45 to $50 with jewelry extra, or $70 to $105 with starter jewelry included. Oklahoma City listed $45, and Oakland and Phoenix listed $50. Philadelphia listed $70, Escondido $80 and Coral Springs $105 with jewelry.
Why does an industrial cost more than a helix?
An industrial is two holes joined by one bar, and the lists price it above a single helix. Service fees were $45 to $50 for an industrial against $20 to $35 for a helix.
Is jewelry included in the price?
It depends on the studio. Oakland, Phoenix and Oklahoma City list service fees only. Coral Springs, Escondido and Philadelphia include starter jewelry. Ask which you are being quoted before you compare.
How much does industrial jewelry cost?
The lists put the starting bar at $40 to $45: a barbell is $45 in Oakland, $40 of Amato's price is the jewelry, and Infinite Body lists $40 for starting industrial jewelry. The APP's accepted materials include implant-certified titanium, and gold or decorative bars cost more.
How much does the downsize cost?
Our guides give eight to twelve weeks for an industrial. The lists charged $10 for a jewelry change in Oakland and Philadelphia and $10 and up in Phoenix, while Amato says changes are free, and you also pay for the shorter bar if it is not included.
Is a cheap industrial piercing safe?
Price alone does not tell you. The APP says not to be seduced by a low price, and a 2005 American Family Physician review says ear cartilage piercings are associated with poor healing and more serious infection because cartilage is avascular. Check the studio's sterilisation and jewelry, not only the fee.
Sources
- 23rd Street Body Piercing (Oklahoma City) - Pricinghttps://23rdstreetbodypiercing.com/pricing/
- Industrial Tattoo and Piercing (Oakland) - Priceshttps://industrialtattooandpiercing.com/prices/
- Halo Precision Piercing & Jewelry (Phoenix) - Pricinghttps://www.halopiercing.com/pricing
- Infinite Body Piercing (Philadelphia) - Prices for piercing serviceshttps://infinitebody.com/pages/prices-for-piercing-services
- Golden Child Tattoo & Piercing (Escondido) - Body piercing price guidehttps://goldenchildtattoo.com/body-piercing-price-guide-what-to-expect-where-to-pierce/
- Amato Piercing (Coral Springs) - Priceshttps://amatopiercing.com/prices/
- Association of Professional Piercers - Picking your piercerhttps://safepiercing.org/picking-your-piercer/
- Association of Professional Piercers - Jewelry for initial piercingshttps://safepiercing.org/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/
- Meltzer (2005) - Complications of body piercing. American Family Physicianhttps://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2005/1115/p2029.html