Tile flooring cost in Panama City, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,300
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Panama City area: $2,100 to $9,300 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.73 an hour in the Panama City area, 15% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Panama City, FL, standard level
$4,250 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 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,250 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,600 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,700 | $9,300 | 100% |
Why Panama City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Panama City wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Florida statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Panama City is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.3: $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 Panama City. The wage table below marks each row.
Panama City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Panama City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,100 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,250 to $7,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,450 to $9,300
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 | $4,800 – $7,000 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $10,000 | $8,550 – $14,300 | $12,900 – $18,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Panama City
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Panama City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,500 | −13% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Panama City
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.
Panama City against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $5,700. Dothan is the cheapest at $5,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | level |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Panama City ranks #185 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Panama City is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,200 – $9,900 | $6,050 | +6% |
| 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 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +28% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +35% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | +9% |
Who does the work: Panama City trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Panama City the blend is 0.86.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Panama City metro, so we used the Florida statewide median: $22.73 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $29.14 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $20.79 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 124.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $350. That is a swing of roughly 6.2% to 8.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Panama City-Panama City Beach has 90,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 218th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.54 | $20.79 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Panama City?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,300 in the Panama City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 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 Panama City?
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 Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 0% more than Panama City ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
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 Panama City?
$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 Panama City?
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 Panama City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City 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 Panama City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.73 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.27 to $29.14.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Panama City?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,000 and premium work $6,450 to $9,300. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Panama City
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.