Tile flooring cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,750 – $8,600
- Per sq ft
- $8.70 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Little Rock, plan on $1,750 to $8,600 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.70 to $43 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $17.79 an hour in the Little Rock area, 34% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$3,800 to $6,550
About $19 to $32.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,800 | $6,550 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,700 | $2,050 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,750 | $5,150 | $8,600 | 100% |
Why Little Rock prices look the way they do
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 $17.79 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Little Rock is 0.68 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Little Rock 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 (89.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Little Rock against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Little Rock. Fort Smith comes closest at about $5,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +7% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +6% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +20% |
Across 300 US metros, Little Rock comes in at #300 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, Little Rock is 2% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Little Rock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +12% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +22% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | +9% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +9% |
Little Rock 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 Little Rock is 0.68 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $17.79 an hour, which is 34% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $19.61 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $17.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.34 an hour. About 2,790 work in the metro. That is 77.9 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 ($19.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($17.46) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 2.8% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 358,210 jobs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. That makes it the 72nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.46 | $17.79 | $19.61 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.68 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Because every project leans on different trades, Little Rock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −13% and shower pan −19%.
| 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 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Little Rock bid
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.
Little Rock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Little Rock 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
$1,750 to $4,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,800 to $6,550
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$5,850 to $8,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,100 | $950 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,300 – $3,350 | $2,850 – $4,900 | $4,400 – $6,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,500 – $8,950 | $7,600 – $13,100 | $11,700 – $17,200 |
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Tile flooring in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Little Rock?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,750 to $8,600 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,800 to $6,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Little Rock?
About $8.70 to $43 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 Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 2% more than Little Rock ($5,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $5,150. Materials are 67% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Little Rock?
$1,300 to $6,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 2% below 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $17.79 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.46 to $19.61.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Little Rock?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $4,500 and premium work $5,850 to $8,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Little Rock
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.