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Tattoo shops in Maryland

35 tattoo shops across 21 cities. Salisbury has the most (5). Top-rated: Blue Crab Tattoo and Body Piercing · 5.0★.

35 shops · 21 cities · Custom Tattoo Designs · Piercing Services · Walk-ins Welcome

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Highly rated

Top-rated shops in Maryland

The best-reviewed tattoo shops in the state, ordered by an adjusted rating that weighs review count (minimum 25 reviews) — start here if you're new in town or planning a bigger piece.

Blue Crab Tattoo and Body Piercing

5.0(762)
Frederick, MarylandPiercing Services · Custom Tattoo Designs · By Appointment OnlyView shop

Dapper Dog Tattoo

5.0(747)
Annapolis, MarylandAftercare Products · Walk-ins Welcome · Custom Tattoo DesignsView shop

Studio 7 Tattoo and Art Gallery

5.0(527)
Manchester, MarylandAftercare Products · Custom Tattoo DesignsView shop

Atlantis Tattoo & Art Gallery

5.0(333)
Salisbury, MarylandAmerican Traditional · Fine Line · Piercing ServicesView shop

Black Lotus Tattoos, Removal, Body Piercing, and Art Gallery

4.9(2,500)
Hanover, MarylandRealism / Portrait · Aftercare Products · Piercing ServicesView shop

Black Flamingo Collective Tattoo Shop

5.0(253)
Bethesda, MarylandBlack & Grey · Realism / Portrait · Aftercare ProductsView shop

How this is ranked: shops with at least 25 Google reviews, one listing per address, ordered by (n × rating + 320 × 4.79) ÷ (n + 320), where n is the shop's Google review count. The stars shown are the raw Google rating.

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Ranking · 2026

The 10 best tattoo shops in Maryland

The highest-rated tattoo studios in the state, ranked by Google reviews with a minimum review count and one listing per address.

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Cities in Maryland

Every city in the state with at least one listed tattoo shop, sorted by shop count.

21 cities · 35 shops

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Frequently asked questions

The top-rated tattoo shop in Maryland is Blue Crab Tattoo and Body Piercing in Frederick, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 762 reviews. See our ranking of the 10 best tattoo shops in Maryland for the full list. Rankings use a Bayesian-adjusted rating that weighs review count, so a shop needs at least 25 reviews to qualify.

Our directory lists 35 tattoo shops across 21 cities in Maryland, with an average Google rating of 4.8 stars. Salisbury has the most tattoo shops with 5 locations.

Salisbury has the most tattoo shops in Maryland with 5 locations. Other popular cities include Baltimore, Frederick, Silver Spring.

Yes — 16 tattoo shops in Maryland welcome walk-ins for smaller pieces, flash and consultations. Browse the walk-in tattoo shops in Maryland to find one near you. Larger custom work is usually booked ahead, so call before you go.

25 tattoo shops in Maryland are tagged for piercing services alongside tattooing. Browse the piercing shops in Maryland for the ranked list of those with 25+ reviews, or look for the “Piercing Services” tag on any listing.