Tile flooring cost in Birmingham, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,200
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Birmingham, plan on $2,000 to $9,200 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.82 an hour in the Birmingham area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Birmingham, AL, standard level
$4,150 to $7,050
About $21 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Birmingham, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,600 | $9,200 | 100% |
Why Birmingham prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Birmingham wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Birmingham metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Is Birmingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $5,550 to $5,650 across Birmingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, ALthis page | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL60 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL75 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Montgomery, AL80 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL100 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Birmingham comes in at #235 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,050; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $5,150 (midpoints, 200 sq ft). Statewide, Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Birmingham's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Birmingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +13% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +11% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Birmingham bid
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Birmingham
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Birmingham wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,000 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,150 to $7,050
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,300 to $9,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $9,750 | $8,350 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,400 |
Birmingham labor market for tile floor
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Birmingham is 0.81 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.82 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.89 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 1.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.45 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.51 and $22.60 an hour. About 4,780 work in the metro. That is 91.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($17.94) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 2.9% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 520,290 jobs in the Birmingham area. That makes it the 50th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.33% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.94 | $21.82 | $23.89 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $15.51 | $18.45 | $22.60 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Birmingham
Because every project leans on different trades, Birmingham's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −9% and laminate flooring −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
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Tile flooring in Birmingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Birmingham?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,200 in the Birmingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Birmingham?
About $10 to $46 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $12 to $50.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 1% less than Birmingham ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Birmingham?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,600. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Birmingham?
$1,500 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Birmingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Birmingham area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Birmingham expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $21.82 an hour in the Birmingham area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.94 to $23.89.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Birmingham?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,900 and premium work $6,300 to $9,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Birmingham
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.