Tile flooring cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 10
Across Georgia, a tile floor costs about $2,100 to $9,500 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% below the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $23.00 an hour in Georgia (US: $26.77).
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $5,650 (Dalton) to $5,900 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$4,300 to $7,250
About $21.50 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $4,950 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,650 | $6,950 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,550 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,800 | $9,500 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Georgia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Georgia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,100 to $5,050
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,550 to $9,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,800 | $3,250 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $10,100 | $8,650 – $14,500 | $13,100 – $19,000 |
Wages behind the Georgia number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.85 for Georgia.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the state, 0.7 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 $18.74 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. About 27,800 work in the state. That is 56.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($27.57 an hour) would add about $360 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.94) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Georgia versus the states around it
Georgia ranks 34 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Georgia sits at $5,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −4% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −4% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −1% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Georgia
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Georgia metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Macon, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Augusta, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Columbus, GA | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Albany, GA | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Dalton, GA | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
Other Georgia jobs that often go with tile floor
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Georgia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (−6%) and laminate flooring lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
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Tile flooring in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Georgia?
$2,100 to $9,500 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for tile floor?
Dalton at about $5,650 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $5,900.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $5,800 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 37% ($2,150). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $23.00 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.94 to $27.57.
+Where does Georgia rank for tile floor costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,800 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Georgia?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,050 and premium work $6,550 to $9,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Georgia
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.