Tile flooring cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $10,200
- Per sq ft
- $14 – $51
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Champaign, plan on $2,800 to $10,200 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $14 to $51 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $32.29 an hour in the Champaign area, 21% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Champaign, IL, standard level
$5,000 to $8,000
About $25 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,000 | $8,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,050 | $3,650 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,800 | $6,500 | $10,200 | 100% |
Where the Champaign price comes from
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 $32.29 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Champaign is 1.21 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $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 Champaign. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Champaign 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.
Related projects, priced for Champaign
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and hardwood flooring +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,650 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,550 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,700 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,200 | +17% |
Champaign labor market for tile floor
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 Champaign is 1.21 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $32.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.59 an hour, 26% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $36.74 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($44.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 15.3% or 11.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.95 | $28.59 | $36.74 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Champaign
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$2,800 to $5,750
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,000 to $8,000
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,250 to $10,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $700 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,100 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $6,000 | $5,450 – $7,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,600 – $11,500 | $10,000 – $16,000 | $14,500 – $20,400 |
How Champaign compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Champaign. Terre Haute is the lowest at about $5,700 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −12% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $2,850 – $10,200 | $6,550 | level |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −12% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Illinois (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,900 | $6,900 | +6% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #64 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, Champaign is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $3,100 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $2,850 – $10,200 | $6,550 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −13% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +3% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −12% |
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Tile flooring in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Champaign?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $10,200 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,000 to $8,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Champaign?
About $14 to $51 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 Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,500, which is 0% more than Champaign ($6,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $6,500. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Champaign?
$2,100 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Champaign?
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 Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($6,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Champaign?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $32.29 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $44.83.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Champaign?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $5,750 and premium work $7,250 to $10,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Champaign
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.