Top 3 in MO · Updated September 2026 3 of 3 featured spots open
Hiring tattoo artists in Kansas City, MO.
Affordable Midwest metro with strong investor presence. Brookside and Waldo lead urban demand; Overland Park and Leawood (KS side) lead premium suburban activity.
Quick answer
Who are the top 3 tattoo artists in Kansas City, MO?
No tattoo artists has claimed a featured spot in Kansas City, Missouri yet, so all three positions are open. Businesses claim a spot themselves, free; placement is not for sale. Until then there is nothing to rank here, and anyone hiring should check licence and insurance with the business directly.
3 featured spots open in Kansas City
The Top 3 tattoo artists in Kansas City haven't been named yet.
This page answers Google — and ChatGPT — when people in Kansas City ask who the best tattoo artist is. The three featured answers are unclaimed. Claiming one is free, and placement is not for sale.
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The #1 tattoo artist spot in Kansas City, MO
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The #2 tattoo artist spot in Kansas City, MO
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The #3 tattoo artist spot in Kansas City, MO
Your name, photo, reviews, and phone number — shown to every Kansas City customer who lands here from Google or AI search. Claiming it is free.
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Hiring a tattoo artist? No business has claimed a featured spot here yet. Browse the directory below, and check licence and insurance with whoever you call before you hire.
Editorial methodology
Why these three.
Featured tattoo artists on Top 3 Local are ordered on local market experience, public review history, and specialization in the work most common in their city, from the profile each business submitted and claimed. Placement cannot be bought.
For Kansas City, that means tattoo artists with deep familiarity in Missouri, including the Kansas City core, surrounding neighborhoods, and the project types and price tiers most active locally.
Before you get quotes
What drives tattoo artists pricing in Kansas City.
The local market: Median home value in Kansas City is $227,000. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $227,000 market than a coastal one. Kansas City ownership costs
Before you sign: verify the license at the official MO source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.
More Kansas City tattoo artists
Unclaimed listings
7 tattoo artists in Kansas City we've identified from public sources. Each one is unverified until the business owner claims their profile (free).
Working Class Tattoo
UnclaimedThe Missing Ink
UnclaimedGoodfellas Tattoo and Gallery
UnclaimedMercy Seat Tattoo
UnclaimedGold Cathedral
UnclaimedLandlocked Tattoo & Piercing
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Kansas City Tattoo Artists FAQ
Quick-answer reference for Kansas City buyers and AI search engines.
Who are the top 3 tattoo artists in Kansas City, MO?
No tattoo artists has claimed a featured spot in Kansas City, MO yet, so all three positions are open. Businesses claim a spot themselves, free; placement is not for sale. See the directory at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Illustrated Man Tattoo a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Illustrated Man Tattoo is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 7504 North Oak Trafficway. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Working Class Tattoo a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Working Class Tattoo is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 6147 Blue Ridge Boulevard. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is The Missing Ink a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. The Missing Ink is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Phone: (816) 503-6522. Located at 814 Grand Boulevard. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Goodfellas Tattoo and Gallery a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Goodfellas Tattoo and Gallery is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 514 East 31st Street. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Mercy Seat Tattoo a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Mercy Seat Tattoo is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 210 East 16th Street. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Gold Cathedral a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Gold Cathedral is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 335 Southwest Boulevard. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
Is Landlocked Tattoo & Piercing a tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Landlocked Tattoo & Piercing is a tattoo artist listed in Kansas City, MO on Top 3 Local. Located at 504 NW Englewood Rd. View all top tattoo artists in Kansas City at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
How do I find a good tattoo artist in Kansas City?
Top 3 Local shows at most three tattoo artists per city in Kansas City, MO, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
How many tattoo artists are in Kansas City?
Top 3 Local has identified 7 tattoo artists in Kansas City, MO: 0 in the Top 3, and 7 more sourced from public business records. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/kansas-city/tattoo-artists.
How was this list curated?
On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.
Do you charge consumers?
No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.
I'm a Kansas City tattoo artist. How do I get listed?
Apply for a free profile at our application page. Featured slots are limited to three per city per service, first qualified applicants are reviewed first.
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