Tile flooring cost in Springfield, 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
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Springfield, IL usually costs $2,800 to $10,200 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $14 to $51 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $320 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $32.29 an hour in the Springfield area, 21% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$5,050 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 | $5,050 | $8,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Springfield, 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 Springfield 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, Springfield wages are 1.22 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.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $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 Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 Springfield the blend is 1.22.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Springfield 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 50.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $720. That is a swing of roughly 11.1% to 15.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 100,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 203rd 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% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $6,000 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $2,850 – $10,200 | $6,550 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +2% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | −8% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,900 | $6,900 | +6% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| 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 |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −15% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −12% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$2,800 to $5,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,050 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 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $6,000 | $5,450 – $7,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,650 – $11,600 | $10,100 – $16,000 | $14,500 – $20,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+16%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,800 | +13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,300 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
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Tile flooring in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Springfield?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $10,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,050 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,500, which is 0% less than Springfield ($6,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
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 Springfield?
$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 Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 5% 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $5,800 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 Springfield
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.