Tile flooring cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,800 – $8,700
- Per sq ft
- $9.05 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $1,800 to $8,700 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $9.05 to $43.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 15% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.74 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 30% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$3,900 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 | $3,900 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR
| 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% |
What is behind the Fayetteville 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 $18.74 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fayetteville is 0.72 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) 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 Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −11% and shower pan −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,200 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $740 – $2,350 | −17% |
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,150 to $6,200 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +18% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +4% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #296 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, Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | +18% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +7% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | +23% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +9% |
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 Fayetteville is 0.72 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fayetteville metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $18.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $21.63 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.93 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 79.6 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 ($21.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($17.62) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 4.4% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% 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% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$1,800 to $4,550
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,900 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 – $2,200 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,350 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,000 | $4,450 – $6,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,650 – $9,150 | $7,750 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,400 |
Why two Fayetteville 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.
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Tile flooring in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Fayetteville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $8,700 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,900 to $6,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Fayetteville?
About $9.05 to $43.50 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 0% less than Fayetteville ($5,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $5,250. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$1,350 to $6,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($5,250 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Fayetteville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $18.74 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.62 to $21.63.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Fayetteville?
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 near Fayetteville
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.