Tile flooring cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $9,550
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Phoenix area: $2,300 to $9,550 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$4,500 to $7,400
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,650 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,400 | $2,900 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,300 | $5,950 | $9,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Phoenix number
Labor is 41% 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 Phoenix the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $0 to $0.
How Phoenix 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 $5,850 to $6,550 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +11% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +24% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $2,850 – $11,200 | $7,050 | +19% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,200 – $9,900 | $6,050 | +2% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +24% |
Planning more than one job in Phoenix?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−2%) and laminate flooring lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −2% |
Who does the work: Phoenix trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Phoenix the blend is 0.97.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $25.72 an hour, 4% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.51 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 29,230 of them working in the area, 123.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $510. That is a swing of roughly 8.6% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.28 | $25.72 | $30.51 | $26.77 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Why two Phoenix 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Phoenix
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,300 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,500 to $7,400
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) | $580 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,600 – $10,400 | $8,950 – $14,800 | $13,300 – $19,100 |
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Tile flooring in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Phoenix?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $9,550 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $7,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Phoenix?
About $11.50 to $47.50 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 Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,850, which is 1% less than Phoenix ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,950. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Phoenix?
$1,750 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
The BLS median is $25.72 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $30.51.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Phoenix?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 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 Phoenix
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.