Tile flooring cost in Arizona
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to install a tile floor in Arizona? Plan on $2,250 to $9,500 for 200 sq ft. Wages (0.94x the US blend), materials (price index 95.4) and permit costs (100.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 5%.
Inside Arizona, the metros we cover range from $5,700 (Lake Havasu City) to $5,950 (Phoenix) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Arizona (statewide), standard level
$4,450 to $7,350
About $22 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,450 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Arizona
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,350 | $2,850 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $5,900 | $9,500 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Arizona
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Arizona wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−4%) and laminate flooring lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −4% |
How Arizona compares with nearby states
Arizona ranks 30 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. Arizona sits at $5,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 340 miles away | $2,550 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +7% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −5% |
| California | 430 miles away | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +13% |
| Utah | 500 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Colorado | 590 miles away | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +6% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Arizona
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.
Arizona metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
Wages behind the Arizona number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.94 for Arizona.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the state, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.40 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.04 and $24.82 an hour. About 37,630 work in the state. That is 116.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($30.39 an hour) would add about $430 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.66) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,239,430 jobs across Arizona (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.04 | $22.40 | $24.82 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Arizona
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Arizona wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,250 to $5,150
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,450 to $7,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,600 to $9,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,500 | $4,950 – $7,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,300 | $8,850 – $14,700 | $13,200 – $19,000 |
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Tile flooring in Arizona: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Arizona?
$2,250 to $9,500 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arizona can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arizona is cheapest for tile floor?
Lake Havasu City at about $5,700 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Phoenix at $5,950.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Arizona than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $5,900 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arizona?
About 40% ($2,350). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Arizona?
The BLS statewide median is $25.00 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.66 to $30.39.
+Where does Arizona rank for tile floor costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,900 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Arizona?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,150 and premium work $6,600 to $9,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Arizona
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.