Tile flooring cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $11,500
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $57.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +16%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Kahului area: $2,900 to $11,500 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 16% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.93 an hour in the Kahului area, 16% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Kahului, HI, standard level
$5,500 to $8,950
About $27.50 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $5,600 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $450 | $4,150 | $7,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,100 | $3,700 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,900 | $7,200 | $11,500 | 100% |
Why Kahului prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kahului is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kahului is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $4,150 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 109.4: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Kahului 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 Kahului the blend is 1.24.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $30.93 an hour, 16% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $38.87 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $38.35 an hour, which is 69% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 85.4 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 $630 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $630. That is a swing of roughly 8.7% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kahului-Wailuku has 73,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 250th 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% | $23.00 | $30.93 | $38.87 | $26.77 | 1.16 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Kahului against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Kahului. Santa Rosa is the lowest at about $6,600 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 2340 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $2,900 – $11,500 | $7,200 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $3,600 – $12,500 | $8,050 | +12% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −9% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | −8% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $2,850 – $11,200 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −8% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $3,350 – $12,200 | $7,750 | +8% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kahului ranks #10 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kahului is 7% below the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $3,600 – $12,500 | $8,050 | +12% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −19% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −21% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −20% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −23% |
Kahului: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kahului. 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
$2,900 to $6,350
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,500 to $8,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$8,100 to $11,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $730 – $1,600 | $1,350 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $2,900 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,750 | $4,100 – $6,700 | $6,050 – $8,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,850 – $12,700 | $11,000 – $17,900 | $16,200 – $23,000 |
Related projects, priced for Kahului
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kahului wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+27%) and shower pan lowest (+15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,750 – $15,200 | +22% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,600 – $8,800 | +27% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,700 – $28,400 | +22% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +15% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Kahului
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.
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Tile flooring in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Kahului?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $11,500 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $8,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Kahului?
About $14.50 to $57.50 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 Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $8,050, which is 12% more than Kahului ($7,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,100 out of $7,200. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Kahului?
$2,200 to $8,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Kahului?
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 Kahului area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 7% below the Hawaii statewide estimate ($7,750 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $30.93 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $38.87.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Kahului?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $6,350 and premium work $8,100 to $11,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Kahului
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.