Tile flooring cost in Washington, DC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Washington, plan on $2,200 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11 to $50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.65 an hour in the Washington area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Washington, DC, standard level
$4,550 to $7,700
About $23 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,550 | $7,700 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Washington, DC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $6,150 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Washington number
Labor is 37% 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 Washington the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Washington metro is 104.8 (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 (108.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Washington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Washington 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
$2,200 to $5,350
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,550 to $7,700
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,900 to $10,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $560 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $4,000 | $3,450 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,700 | $9,150 – $15,400 | $13,800 – $20,100 |
Is Washington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Washington. Hagerstown is the lowest at about $5,650 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DCthis page | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | |
| Hagerstown, MD55 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −8% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $2,100 – $9,700 | $5,900 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −6% |
| Lexington Park, MD65 miles | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −6% |
| Chambersburg, PA75 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +11% |
| District of Columbia (statewide) | $2,450 – $10,500 | $6,450 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Washington comes in at #114 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, Washington is 5% below the District of Columbia figure.
Washington is the only District of Columbia metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Washington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Washington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | −5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +10% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,150 – $9,800 | $6,000 | −2% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −4% |
Washington 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 Washington is 0.90 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.65 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.22 and $31.25 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 1.4 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 $22.80 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.07 and $27.05 an hour. About 17,710 work in the metro. That is 56.5 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 ($31.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $600. At the 25th percentile ($19.22) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 9.8% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,136,190 jobs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. That makes it the 6th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.02% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.22 | $23.65 | $31.25 | $26.77 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.07 | $22.80 | $27.05 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Washington 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 Washington
Because every project leans on different trades, Washington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +4% and laminate flooring −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,200 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,900 | +3% |
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Tile flooring in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Washington?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $10,000 in the Washington area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $7,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Washington?
About $11 to $50 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 Washington or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 8% less than Washington ($6,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Washington?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $6,150. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Washington?
$1,650 to $7,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Washington?
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 Washington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Washington expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of District of Columbia?
Washington is 5% below the District of Columbia statewide estimate ($6,450 at the midpoint).
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Washington?
The BLS median is $23.65 an hour in the Washington area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.22 to $31.25.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Washington?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,350 and premium work $6,900 to $10,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Washington
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.