Tile flooring cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,300
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Bloomington, plan on $2,150 to $9,300 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11 to $46.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.29 an hour in the Bloomington area, 13% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$4,300 to $7,150
About $21.50 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,750 | $9,300 | 100% |
Where the Bloomington price comes from
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 Bloomington the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bloomington metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) 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 Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bloomington 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
$2,150 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,450 to $9,300
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $10,000 | $8,600 – $14,300 | $12,900 – $18,600 |
Why two Bloomington 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.
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
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 $5,700 to $6,250 across Bloomington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +2% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | level |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | level |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $2,550 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +9% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $2,200 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Bloomington comes in at #178 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, Bloomington is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $2,550 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +9% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bloomington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $2,900 – $11,500 | $7,200 | +26% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Bloomington
Because every project leans on different trades, Bloomington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and laminate flooring −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
Bloomington 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 Bloomington is 0.89 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $27.66 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.42 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.52 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 49.2 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 ($27.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($20.64) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 6.1% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,240 jobs in the Bloomington area. That makes it the 251st 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% | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.28 | $23.42 | $30.52 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bloomington?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,300 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bloomington?
About $11 to $46.50 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 0% less than Bloomington ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,750. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bloomington?
$1,600 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 1% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bloomington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.29 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.64 to $27.66.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bloomington?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,000 and premium work $6,450 to $9,300. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bloomington
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.