Tile flooring cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 7
Across Colorado, a tile floor costs about $2,450 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $27.74 an hour in Colorado (US: $26.77).
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $5,900 (Colorado Springs) to $6,350 (Denver) 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 Colorado (statewide), standard level
$4,750 to $7,750
About $23.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $4,950 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,650 | $6,900 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,600 | $3,100 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,450 | $6,250 | $10,000 | 100% |
Wages behind the Colorado number
Colorado's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.03 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.74 an hour, 4% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour. About 870 work in the state. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.03 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $27.25 an hour. BLS counts 18,680 of them working in the state, 65.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($34.59 an hour) would add about $540 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.40) would take off about $820. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.53 | $23.03 | $27.25 | $22.66 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Which Colorado city is cheapest for tile floor?
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $2,450 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | −2% |
| Greeley, CO | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −5% |
Why two Colorado 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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Basic, standard or premium: Colorado prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,450 to $5,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,750 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $10,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $620 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,500 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,900 – $11,000 | $9,450 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $20,000 |
Other Colorado jobs that often go with tile floor
Each project weights the trades differently, so Colorado's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, bathroom remodel is +1% and laminate flooring −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,800 | +1% |
Colorado versus the states around it
Colorado ranks 18 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. Colorado sits at $6,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $2,350 – $9,650 | $6,000 | −3% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −7% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −7% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −5% |
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Tile flooring in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Colorado?
$2,450 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for tile floor?
Colorado Springs at about $5,900 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Denver at $6,350.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $6,250 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 41% ($2,600). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $27.74 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $34.59.
+Where does Colorado rank for tile floor costs?
18th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,250 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Colorado?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $5,500 and premium work $7,000 to $10,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Colorado
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.