Price per hour for tattoo artist?

Depending on skill level of the artist it could range between $75 an hour and upwards of $200 an hour. The more high profile and requested the artist, the higher their prices will be...and longer in advance you will need to schedule. The range I gave isn't including apprentices either. They range anywhere from free (or pay for supplies) up to about $50 an hour. Keep in mind, ink is "forever" and you most often get what you pay for.