Tile flooring cost in Macon, 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
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Macon 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 $23.00 an hour in the Macon area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Macon, GA, standard level
$4,250 to $7,150
About $21.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% 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 Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,550 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,700 | $9,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Macon number
Labor is 38% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Macon the blended ratio comes out at 0.86. 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. Macon 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 88.5: $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 Macon. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 $19.23 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 44.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than 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.
Macon-Bibb County has 95,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 211th 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% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Macon?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Macon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (−12%) and laminate flooring lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,700 – $10,900 | −14% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,950 | −16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
Why two Macon quotes can differ
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Macon
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Macon. 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 – $9,950 | $8,550 – $14,300 | $12,900 – $18,600 |
Macon against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Macon. Albany is the lowest at about $5,650 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| 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, Macon ranks #186 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Macon 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% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −8% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +26% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | +8% |
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Tile flooring in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Macon?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,300 in the Macon 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 Macon?
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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 0% less than Macon ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
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 Macon?
$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 Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon 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 Macon?
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 Macon?
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 Macon
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.