Tile flooring cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,750 – $10,400
- Per sq ft
- $14 – $52
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Bridgeport homeowners pay roughly $2,750 to $10,400 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $14 to $52 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bridgeport is 6% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $31.53 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 18% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$5,050 to $8,100
About $25.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $2,950 | $3,550 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,750 | $6,550 | $10,400 | 100% |
Where the Bridgeport price comes from
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bridgeport the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bridgeport metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Bridgeport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bridgeport 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
$2,750 to $5,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,050 to $8,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,350 to $10,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $690 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,600 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,100 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $6,050 | $5,500 – $7,800 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,550 – $11,600 | $10,100 – $16,200 | $14,700 – $20,800 |
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 Bridgeport is 1.19 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $31.53 an hour, which is 18% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.23 and $33.26 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.38 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.18 and $35.00 an hour. About 1,930 work in the metro. That is 47.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($33.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($24.23) it shrinks by about $580. The total moves by 2.1% or 8.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,180 jobs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.18 | $28.38 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Bridgeport bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Bridgeport
Because every project leans on different trades, Bridgeport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and laminate flooring −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
How Bridgeport compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $6,900. Hartford is the cheapest at $6,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $2,750 – $10,400 | $6,550 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $2,600 – $11,000 | $6,800 | +3% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $2,700 – $11,100 | $6,900 | +5% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −2% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | −2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bridgeport comes in at #55 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, Bridgeport is 2% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $2,650 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bridgeport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −14% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −10% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −3% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −15% |
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Tile flooring in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bridgeport?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,750 to $10,400 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,050 to $8,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bridgeport?
About $14 to $52 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,450, which is 2% less than Bridgeport ($6,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $6,550. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$2,100 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 2% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($6,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $31.53 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.23 to $33.26.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bridgeport?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $5,800 and premium work $7,350 to $10,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bridgeport
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.