Tile flooring cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,850 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $9.20 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
Idaho Falls homeowners pay roughly $1,850 to $8,900 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $9.20 to $44.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Idaho Falls is 13% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.39 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 31% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$3,950 to $6,800
About $20 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,950 | $6,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,200 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,850 | $5,400 | $8,900 | 100% |
Why Idaho Falls prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% 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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.73.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −5% and shower pan −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,400 | −16% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Idaho Falls
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.
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 Idaho Falls is 0.73 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $18.39 an hour, which is 31% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.21 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 7.3 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 $22.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 118.5 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 ($22.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 5.6% or 0.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.00 | $18.39 | $22.21 | $26.77 | 0.69 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Idaho Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$1,850 to $4,700
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,950 to $6,800
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,100 to $8,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,150 | $990 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,400 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,350 | $7,950 – $13,600 | $12,200 – $17,800 |
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $6,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +8% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +16% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +9% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +9% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +7% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #289 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, Idaho Falls is 7% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +9% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +4% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +3% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +6% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | +3% |
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Tile flooring in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Idaho Falls?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,850 to $8,900 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $6,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Idaho Falls?
About $9.20 to $44.50 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 Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 8% more than Idaho Falls ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $5,400. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$1,400 to $6,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 7% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $18.39 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $22.21.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,850 to $4,700 and premium work $6,100 to $8,900. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Idaho Falls
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.