Tile flooring cost in Jonesboro, 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
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Jonesboro area: $1,800 to $8,700 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 15% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.74 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 30% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Jonesboro, AR, 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 Jonesboro, 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% |
Why Jonesboro prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Jonesboro wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $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 Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Jonesboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. 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
$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 – $9,150 | $7,750 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−15%) and shower pan lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,700 | −19% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,300 | −17% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −20% |
Who does the work: Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro the blend is 0.72.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.26 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.23 and $20.53 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 64.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th 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% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.23 | $18.26 | $20.53 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Why two Jonesboro 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.
Is Jonesboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Jonesboro. Little Rock is the lowest at about $5,150 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +8% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +6% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +4% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +6% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #297 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +20% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +29% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | +5% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +4% |
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Tile flooring in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Jonesboro?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $8,700 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 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 Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 8% more than Jonesboro ($5,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro?
$1,350 to $6,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro
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.