Tile flooring cost in Arkansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $1,800 – $8,700
- Per sq ft
- $9 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to install a tile floor in Arkansas? Plan on $1,800 to $8,700 for 200 sq ft. Wages (0.71x the US blend), materials (price index 93.6) and permit costs (86.9) put the state below the national midpoint by 15%.
Inside Arkansas, the metros we cover range from $5,150 (Little Rock) to $5,250 (Fayetteville) 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 Arkansas (statewide), standard level
$3,850 to $6,650
About $19.50 to $33 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,850 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Arkansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,800 | $5,250 | $8,700 | 100% |
Arkansas labor market for tile floor
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 0.71 for Arkansas.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $18.74 an hour, which is 30% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $21.63 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.09 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.63 and $21.31 an hour. About 10,650 work in the state. That is 81.7 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 ($21.63 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.62) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,303,630 jobs across Arkansas (May 2025), which is 0.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.63 | $18.09 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Arkansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Arkansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,800 to $4,550
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,850 to $6,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$5,950 to $8,700
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,150 | $970 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,150 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,350 – $3,400 | $2,900 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,500 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,100 | $7,750 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,400 |
If you are planning more than one job in Arkansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Arkansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−13%) and shower pan lowest (−19%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Arkansas
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.
Which Arkansas city is cheapest for tile floor?
0 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Little Rock, AR | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −2% |
Arkansas against its neighbors
Arkansas ranks 51 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. Arkansas sits at $5,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 220 miles away | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | +4% |
| Missouri | 230 miles away | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +21% |
| Kansas | 280 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | +13% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | +2% |
| Tennessee | 360 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +6% |
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Tile flooring in Arkansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Arkansas?
$1,800 to $8,700 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arkansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arkansas is cheapest for tile floor?
Little Rock at about $5,150 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Fayetteville at $5,250.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
It is 15% cheaper: $5,250 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arkansas?
About 34% ($1,800). Materials are 66%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.71x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Arkansas?
The BLS statewide median is $18.74 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.62 to $21.63.
+Where does Arkansas rank for tile floor costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,250 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Arkansas?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,800 to $4,550 and premium work $5,950 to $8,700. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Arkansas
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.