Tile flooring cost in Pueblo, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $9,800
- Per sq ft
- $12 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
Pueblo homeowners pay roughly $2,450 to $9,800 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $12 to $49 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Pueblo is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Pueblo, CO, standard level
$4,650 to $7,600
About $23 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,550 | $3,100 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,450 | $6,100 | $9,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Pueblo number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Pueblo wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pueblo metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.8) 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 Pueblo. The wage table below marks each row.
How Pueblo compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $6,350. Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $5,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −3% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +3% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | level |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Pueblo comes in at #117 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, Pueblo is 2% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −3% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,450 – $9,850 | $6,150 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Pueblo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $1,800 – $8,850 | $5,350 | −13% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −13% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | +10% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −9% |
Planning more than one job in Pueblo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Pueblo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −1% and laminate flooring −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
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 Pueblo is 1.03 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pueblo metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.89 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.58 and $27.69 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 85.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $540. At the 25th percentile ($17.40) it shrinks by about $820. The total moves by 8.9% or 13.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,780 jobs in the Pueblo area. That makes it the 281st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $19.58 | $21.89 | $27.69 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Pueblo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pueblo 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
$2,450 to $5,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,650 to $7,600
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,850 to $9,800
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $610 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,350 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,850 – $10,800 | $9,300 – $15,200 | $13,700 – $19,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Pueblo bid
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.
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Tile flooring in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Pueblo?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $9,800 in the Pueblo area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $7,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Pueblo?
About $12 to $49 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 Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,900, which is 3% less than Pueblo ($6,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $6,100. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Pueblo?
$1,850 to $7,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Pueblo?
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 Pueblo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo is 2% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($6,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Pueblo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $27.74 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $34.59.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Pueblo?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $5,400 and premium work $6,850 to $9,800. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Pueblo
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.