Tile flooring cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Tucson, plan on $2,200 to $9,500 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11 to $47.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.30 an hour in the Tucson area, 9% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$4,400 to $7,300
About $22 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,850 | $9,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Tucson number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tucson is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tucson 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 (96.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Tucson
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Tucson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tucson 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
$2,200 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,300
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,550 to $9,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $550 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,500 | $4,950 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,200 | $8,800 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $19,000 |
Tucson against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
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 Tucson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +1% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +12% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,900 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Tucson comes in at #150 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, Tucson is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $2,300 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Tucson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | +4% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −3% |
Related projects, priced for Tucson
Because every project leans on different trades, Tucson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −6% and laminate flooring −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −6% |
Tucson 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 Tucson is 0.91 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.30 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $28.99 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 2.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.66 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.05 an hour. About 3,410 work in the metro. That is 87.5 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 ($28.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($20.66) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 6.4% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 389,630 jobs in the Tucson area. That makes it the 68th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $20.66 | $24.30 | $28.99 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.18 | $21.66 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Tucson?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,500 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Tucson?
About $11 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 Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,950, which is 1% more than Tucson ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,850. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Tucson?
$1,650 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Tucson?
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 Tucson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 1% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $24.30 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.66 to $28.99.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Tucson?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,550 to $9,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Tucson
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.