Tile flooring cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #152
- 1 = most expensive
Boise homeowners pay roughly $2,200 to $9,500 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11 to $47.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Boise is 6% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.07 an hour in the Boise area, 10% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$4,400 to $7,300
About $22 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,850 | $9,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 39% 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 Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boise metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Boise
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boise 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
$2,200 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,300
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) | $550 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,200 | $8,800 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $19,000 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Boise is 0.92 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.07 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.24 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 7.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. About 4,700 work in the metro. That is 120.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($27.24 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($21.64) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 4.3% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 391,790 jobs in the Boise City area. That makes it the 67th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $21.64 | $24.07 | $27.24 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Boise
Because every project leans on different trades, Boise's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −5% and bathroom remodel −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
Why two Boise 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.
How Boise compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Boise. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $5,400 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −8% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | level |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | +6% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | −2% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Boise comes in at #152 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, Boise is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −8% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Boise's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | +4% |
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Tile flooring in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Boise?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,500 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Boise?
About $11 to $47.50 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 Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,400, which is 8% less than Boise ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,850. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Boise?
$1,650 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Boise?
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 Boise area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 1% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($5,750 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.07 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.64 to $27.24.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Boise?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,100 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 near Boise
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.