Tile flooring cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $9,900
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Evansville, IN usually costs $2,550 to $9,900 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $13 to $49.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.13 an hour in the Evansville area, 9% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Evansville, IN, standard level
$4,750 to $7,700
About $24 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,700 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,750 | $3,300 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,250 | $9,900 | 100% |
Why Evansville prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% 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 Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Evansville is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.5: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Evansville
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Evansville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+4%) and laminate flooring lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,200 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
How Evansville compares
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 $5,550 to $6,250 across Evansville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $2,550 – $9,900 | $6,250 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $2,200 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −7% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Evansville ranks #100 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Evansville is 8% above the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | −6% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −8% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −11% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Evansville
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Evansville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Evansville. 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
$2,550 to $5,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,750 to $7,700
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,950 to $9,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $640 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,400 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,150 – $11,000 | $9,500 – $15,400 | $13,900 – $19,800 |
What local crews earn in Evansville
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 Evansville the blend is 1.09.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.13 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.12 and $37.10 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.59 an hour, which is 13% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,500 of them working in the area, 110.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $630 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $480. That is a swing of roughly 7.7% to 10.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Evansville has 135,250 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 162nd 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% | $23.12 | $29.13 | $37.10 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.29 | $25.59 | $29.38 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Evansville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $9,900 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $7,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Evansville?
About $13 to $49.50 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 Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 11% less than Evansville ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $6,250. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Evansville?
$1,900 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Evansville?
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 Evansville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 8% above 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 Evansville?
The BLS median is $29.13 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.12 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Evansville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,500 and premium work $6,950 to $9,900. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Evansville
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.