Tile flooring cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,350
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
Palm Bay homeowners pay roughly $2,100 to $9,350 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10.50 to $46.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Palm Bay is 8% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.75 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 15% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$4,300 to $7,150
About $21.50 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,150 | $2,600 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,700 | $9,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Palm Bay 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 $22.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Palm Bay is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Palm Bay 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 (100.0) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Palm Bay is 0.86 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.75 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.13 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 5.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.50 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.16 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 76.3 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 ($29.13 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($21.74) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 8.8% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 245,170 jobs in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. That makes it the 104th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $21.74 | $22.75 | $29.13 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
How Palm Bay compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Palm Bay. Lakeland is the lowest at about $5,600 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Palm Bay comes in at #179 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, Palm Bay is 1% 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 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Palm Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +16% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +16% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +19% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
Related projects, priced for Palm Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Palm Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −6% and hardwood flooring −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
Palm Bay: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Palm Bay 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
$2,100 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,450 to $9,350
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $7,000 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $10,000 | $8,550 – $14,300 | $12,900 – $18,700 |
Why two Palm Bay 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.
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Tile flooring in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Palm Bay?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,350 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 0% less than Palm Bay ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,700. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Palm Bay?
$1,600 to $7,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 1% 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 Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.75 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $29.13.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Palm Bay?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,000 and premium work $6,450 to $9,350. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Palm Bay
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.