Tile flooring cost in Gainesville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Gainesville, plan on $2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $46.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.27 an hour in the Gainesville area, 17% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Gainesville, FL, standard level
$4,200 to $7,100
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Gainesville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Gainesville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.27 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Gainesville is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gainesville metro is 96.2 (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 (96.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Gainesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Gainesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −6% and shower pan −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Gainesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gainesville 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
$2,050 to $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,400 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,150 – $9,900 | $8,450 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
Is Gainesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,600 to $5,700 across Gainesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FLthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Ocala, FL40 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Deltona, FL90 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Tampa, FL90 miles | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | level |
| Orlando, FL105 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Gainesville comes in at #211 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, Gainesville is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,200 – $9,900 | $6,050 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Gainesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +6% |
Gainesville 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 Gainesville is 0.84 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.27 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $28.64 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.03 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.17 and $22.59 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 69.4 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 ($28.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($17.14) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 8.9% or 7.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 152,670 jobs in the Gainesville area. That makes it the 154th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.14 | $22.27 | $28.64 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.17 | $20.03 | $22.59 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Why two Gainesville quotes can differ
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
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Tile flooring in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Gainesville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the Gainesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Gainesville?
About $10.50 to $46.50 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 Gainesville or Ocala?
Ocala is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 1% less than Gainesville ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,650. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Gainesville?
$1,550 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Florida?
Gainesville is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Gainesville?
The BLS median is $22.27 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.14 to $28.64.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Gainesville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,950 and premium work $6,400 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Gainesville
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.