Tile flooring cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $10,200
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $51
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #101
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Redding, plan on $2,300 to $10,200 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11.50 to $51 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Redding, CA, standard level
$4,650 to $7,800
About $23 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,350 | $2,800 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,300 | $6,200 | $10,200 | 100% |
Where the Redding price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Redding wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,900, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Redding
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding 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
$2,300 to $5,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,650 to $7,800
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $10,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,850 | $5,250 – $7,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,900 | $9,300 – $15,600 | $14,000 – $20,300 |
Related projects, priced for Redding
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs +10% and shower pan −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,200 – $7,650 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,750 | −3% |
Redding 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 Redding is 0.93 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $29.77 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 5.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.82 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 69.9 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 ($29.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($23.13) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 7.7% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.13 | $23.72 | $29.77 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Redding
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.
Redding against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $6,150 to $6,600 across Redding and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,150 | −1% |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | level |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +5% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| California (statewide) | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +7% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #101 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, Redding is 7% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +7% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $2,850 – $11,200 | $7,050 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $2,450 – $10,200 | $6,300 | +2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $2,550 – $10,800 | $6,650 | +7% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $2,750 – $10,900 | $6,800 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −7% |
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Tile flooring in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Redding?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $10,200 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $7,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Redding?
About $11.50 to $51 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 Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,150, which is 1% less than Redding ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $6,200. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Redding?
$1,700 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Redding?
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 Redding area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 7% below the California statewide estimate ($6,650 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.13 to $29.77.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Redding?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 to $5,450 and premium work $7,000 to $10,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Redding
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.