Tile flooring cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Terre Haute, plan on $2,150 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 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 Terre Haute area, 13% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$4,300 to $7,100
About $21.50 to $35.50 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 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,650 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,700 | $9,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Terre Haute number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Terre Haute wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Terre Haute 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 (87.8) 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 Terre Haute. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Terre Haute cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Terre Haute. Bloomington comes closest at about $5,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +2% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +14% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| 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 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Terre Haute comes in at #191 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, Terre Haute 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 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Terre Haute's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +15% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | +18% |
What nearby projects cost in Terre Haute
Because every project leans on different trades, Terre Haute's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +5% and laminate flooring −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Terre Haute 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.
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute is 0.88 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Terre Haute 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 $21.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $27.31 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 76.8 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 ($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 65,120 jobs in the Terre Haute area. That makes it the 277th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $18.50 | $21.85 | $27.31 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Terre Haute
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Terre Haute 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 $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,400 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $10,000 | $8,550 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
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Tile flooring in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Terre Haute?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,250 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Terre Haute?
About $10.50 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 Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 0% more than Terre Haute ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,700. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Terre Haute?
$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 Terre Haute?
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 Terre Haute area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute?
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 Terre Haute?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,000 and premium work $6,400 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Terre Haute
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.