The pain level of an ear piercing can vary depending on the individuals pain tolerance level and the location of the piercing. Here is a list of ear piercings ranked from least to most painful based on the search results:

• Least Painful
  • Lobe Piercing: The initial pinch will be the smallest of all piercings, and it also heals the fastest in about 6 weeks.
  • Helix Piercing: It is placed on the outer upper rim of your ear where the cartilage is relatively thinner. The healing time is about 12 months, far less than some of the more unique piercings such as industrial.
• Moderately Painful
  • Rook Piercing: Due to its location in the folded upper ear, it is a little more painful than previous options. The healing process can take up to 10 months, especially with its relatively difficult cleaning location.
  • Tragus Piercing: It is located in the middle of the outer rim of the ear and pierces both the inner and outer parts of the ear, so the pain can be quite intense at the start. The healing process can take up to 6 months.
• More Painful
  • Daith Piercing: It is in the inner cartilage of the ear, so it is a tiny bit more painful than other piercings. The healing process will take about 3-9 months.
  • Industrial Piercing: It usually looks like a slim barbell or a pretty arrow connecting the two cartilages in your upper ear (through the helix and forward helix). This placement is on the upper part of the ear, which is thicker and harder than the lobe, so it can be quite painful. The healing process can take up to 12 months.

It is important to note that everyones pain tolerance level is different, and the pain level of an ear piercing can also depend on the piercers technique and the aftercare process.