Tile flooring cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $9,550
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #139
- 1 = most expensive
Flagstaff homeowners pay roughly $2,250 to $9,550 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11.50 to $48 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Flagstaff is 5% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Flagstaff area, 7% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$4,450 to $7,350
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,450 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,350 | $2,800 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $5,900 | $9,550 | 100% |
Where the Flagstaff price comes from
Labor is 40% 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 Flagstaff the blended ratio comes out at 0.94. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Flagstaff metro is 96.2 (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 (100.3) 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 Flagstaff. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Flagstaff
Because every project leans on different trades, Flagstaff's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −5% and laminate flooring −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −5% |
Why two Flagstaff quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Flagstaff
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Flagstaff 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
$2,250 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,450 to $7,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,550
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 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,400 | $8,900 – $14,700 | $13,300 – $19,100 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Flagstaff is 0.94 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $25.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.32 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $24.26 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $430. At the 25th percentile ($20.66) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 7.2% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 66,610 jobs in the Flagstaff area. That makes it the 272nd 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% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.61 | $22.32 | $24.26 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
How Flagstaff compares
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 $5,650 to $6,350 across Flagstaff and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −4% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −4% |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $2,650 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +8% |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Flagstaff comes in at #139 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, Flagstaff is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Flagstaff's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +21% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | +5% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −2% |
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Tile flooring in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Flagstaff?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $9,550 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $7,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Flagstaff?
About $11.50 to $48 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 Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,900, which is 0% less than Flagstaff ($5,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $5,900. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Flagstaff?
$1,700 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Flagstaff?
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 Flagstaff area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($5,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Flagstaff?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.00 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.66 to $30.39.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Flagstaff?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,200 and premium work $6,650 to $9,550. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Flagstaff
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.