Tile flooring cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $9.80 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Dothan, plan on $1,950 to $9,100 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.80 to $45.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.54 an hour in the Dothan area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Dothan, AL, standard level
$4,100 to $6,950
About $20.50 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,100 | $6,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $1,950 | $2,350 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,950 | $5,550 | $9,100 | 100% |
Why Dothan prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Dothan the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dothan 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 (83.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dothan. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Dothan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dothan 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
$1,950 to $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,100 to $6,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,250 to $9,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,450 – $3,600 | $3,100 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,900 – $9,650 | $8,200 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,200 |
How Dothan compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $5,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Dothan comes in at #275 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, Dothan is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| 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 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Dothan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +14% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −5% |
Dothan 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 Dothan is 0.79 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dothan metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.54 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.86 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $15.39 an hour, 32% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.40 and $18.76 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 98.8 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 ($22.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($17.91) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 1.9% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,720 jobs in the Dothan area. That makes it the 284th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $12.40 | $15.39 | $18.76 | $22.66 | 0.68 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Dothan?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dothan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −14% and laminate flooring −20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,650 | −20% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −15% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Dothan
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.
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Tile flooring in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Dothan?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $9,100 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $6,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Dothan?
About $9.80 to $45.50 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 Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 3% more than Dothan ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $5,550. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Dothan?
$1,450 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Dothan?
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 Dothan area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 1% below 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 Dothan?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.54 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.91 to $22.86.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Dothan?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 to $4,800 and premium work $6,250 to $9,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Dothan
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.