Tile flooring cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,500 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Alaska, a tile floor costs about $2,500 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% above the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $26.77 an hour in Alaska (US: $26.77).
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$4,900 to $8,150
About $24.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $5,350 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,900 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $430 | $3,950 | $7,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,600 | $3,100 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,500 | $6,500 | $10,500 | 100% |
Alaska against its neighbors
Alaska ranks 12 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Alaska sits at $6,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +12% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $2,550 – $10,500 | $6,550 | level |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −12% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −5% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −11% |
If you are planning more than one job in Alaska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alaska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, laminate flooring is +31% and shower pan +15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,550 – $14,700 | +18% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,750 – $9,100 | +31% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,450 – $27,100 | +16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +15% |
What tile and stone setters and the other trades earn in Alaska
Alaska's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.03 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Alaska, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.91 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. BLS counts 3,690 of them working in the state, 113.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($33.76 an hour) would add about $550 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.73) would take off about $400. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Which Alaska city is cheapest for tile floor?
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $2,500 – $10,600 | $6,550 | level |
Basic, standard or premium: Alaska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,500 to $5,700
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,900 to $8,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,350 to $10,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $620 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,300 | $3,700 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,000 – $11,400 | $9,800 – $16,300 | $14,700 – $21,100 |
Why two Alaska quotes can differ
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
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 Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Alaska?
$2,500 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for tile floor?
Anchorage at about $6,550 (midpoint, 200 sq ft).
+Is tile floor cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $6,500 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 40% ($2,600). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Alaska?
BLS has no statewide figure for this trade, so we use the national median of $26.77 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $33.76.
+Where does Alaska rank for tile floor costs?
12th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,500 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Alaska?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,500 to $5,700 and premium work $7,350 to $10,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Alaska
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.