Tile flooring cost in Augusta, GA
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
- #193
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Augusta, GA usually costs $2,100 to $9,300 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $46.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $500 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.00 an hour in the Augusta area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Augusta, GA, standard level
$4,250 to $7,150
About $21.50 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 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,250 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,550 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,700 | $9,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Augusta number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Augusta wages are 0.85 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.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Augusta is at 96.3 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 91.9: $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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
Augusta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Augusta. Spartanburg is the lowest at about $5,550 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Augusta ranks #193 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Augusta is 2% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +17% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | level |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −4% |
Augusta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Augusta. 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
$6,400 to $9,300
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,000 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $9,950 | $8,500 – $14,300 | $12,800 – $18,600 |
Planning more than one job in Augusta?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Augusta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−5%) and shower pan lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Augusta
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 Augusta the blend is 0.85.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.62 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $23.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,630 of them working in the area, 70.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Augusta-Richmond County has 231,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 106th 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% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.43 | $18.62 | $23.02 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Augusta quotes can differ
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.
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Tile flooring in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Augusta?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,300 in the Augusta 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 Augusta?
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 Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 2% less than Augusta ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,700. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Augusta?
$1,550 to $7,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Augusta?
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 Augusta area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 2% below 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 Augusta?
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 Augusta?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,000 and premium work $6,400 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 Augusta
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.