Tile flooring cost in Rockford, 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
- #65
- 1 = most expensive
Rockford homeowners pay roughly $2,800 to $10,200 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $14 to $51 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Rockford is 5% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $32.29 an hour in the Rockford area, 21% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Rockford, IL, standard level
$5,000 to $7,950
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 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,000 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Rockford, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,050 | $3,650 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,800 | $6,500 | $10,200 | 100% |
Where the Rockford price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Rockford wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Rockford 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 (92.2) 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 Rockford. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Rockford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rockford 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 $7,950
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 | $5,400 – $7,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,600 – $11,500 | $10,000 – $15,900 | $14,500 – $20,400 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Rockford bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Rockford
Because every project leans on different trades, Rockford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +16% and laminate flooring −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,350 – $26,500 | +14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,150 | +16% |
Rockford against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $6,300 to $6,700 across Rockford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, ILthis page | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | |
| Janesville, WI25 miles | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −3% |
| Madison, WI60 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,700 | +3% |
| Racine, WI70 miles | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −3% |
| Milwaukee, WI70 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | −2% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,900 | $6,900 | +6% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Rockford comes in at #65 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, Rockford 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 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 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 Rockford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rockford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −9% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $2,550 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −10% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −11% |
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 Rockford 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 Rockford 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 $28.07 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $38.91 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 60.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
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 137,650 jobs in the Rockford area. That makes it the 161st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% 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% | $22.55 | $28.07 | $38.91 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Rockford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Rockford?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $10,200 in the Rockford area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,000 to $7,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Rockford?
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 Rockford or Janesville?
Janesville is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,300, which is 3% less than Rockford ($6,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rockford?
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 Rockford?
$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 Rockford?
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 Rockford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rockford expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Illinois?
Rockford 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 Rockford?
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 Rockford?
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 Rockford
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.