Tile flooring cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,600
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Atlanta, plan on $2,150 to $9,600 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $48 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.00 an hour in the Atlanta area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$4,400 to $7,350
About $22 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $5,050 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,050 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,150 | $2,600 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,900 | $9,600 | 100% |
Why Atlanta 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, Atlanta wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlanta metro is 100.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,700, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $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 Atlanta. The wage table below marks each row.
Atlanta 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 Atlanta is 0.86 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Atlanta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.20 an hour, 11% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $23.07 an hour. About 16,460 work in the metro. That is 57.0 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 ($27.57 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($20.94) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 6.2% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,889,670 jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. That makes it the 8th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% 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% | $17.61 | $20.20 | $23.07 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Atlanta
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlanta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −5% and laminate flooring −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,650 | −6% |
Why two Atlanta 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.
How Atlanta compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Dalton is the lowest at about $5,650 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −4% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlanta comes in at #145 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, Atlanta is 1% above the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlanta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +14% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,200 – $9,900 | $6,050 | +3% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | +4% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +25% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlanta
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlanta 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
$2,150 to $5,150
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,600 to $9,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,550 | $4,950 – $7,200 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $10,300 | $8,750 – $14,700 | $13,200 – $19,200 |
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Tile flooring in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Atlanta?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,600 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Atlanta?
About $10.50 to $48 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 3% less than Atlanta ($5,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,900. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Atlanta?
$1,600 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 1% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Atlanta?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.00 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.94 to $27.57.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Atlanta?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,150 and premium work $6,600 to $9,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Atlanta
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.