Tile flooring cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,400 – $9,600
- Per sq ft
- $12 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #125
- 1 = most expensive
Davenport homeowners pay roughly $2,400 to $9,600 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $12 to $48 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Davenport is 3% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$4,550 to $7,450
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,550 | $7,450 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,400 | $6,000 | $9,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Davenport is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (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 (89.1) 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 Davenport. The wage table below marks each row.
How Davenport 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 $5,900 to $6,550 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $2,850 – $10,200 | $6,550 | +9% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +8% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #125 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, Davenport is 1% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −11% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −3% |
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 Davenport is 1.00 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Davenport metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $26.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $34.11 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.14 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 73.2 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 ($34.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $630. At the 25th percentile ($23.11) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 10.6% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.11 | $26.13 | $34.11 | $26.77 | 0.98 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Davenport
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 nearby projects cost in Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +2% 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 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,800 | +2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport 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
$2,400 to $5,250
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,550 to $7,450
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,700 to $9,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $600 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,950 | $3,400 – $5,600 | $5,050 – $7,200 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,750 – $10,500 | $9,100 – $14,900 | $13,400 – $19,200 |
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Tile flooring in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Davenport?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,400 to $9,600 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $7,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Davenport?
About $12 to $48 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 Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,900, which is 1% less than Davenport ($6,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $6,000. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Davenport?
$1,800 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Davenport?
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 Davenport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 1% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Davenport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $26.13 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $34.11.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Davenport?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,400 to $5,250 and premium work $6,700 to $9,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Davenport
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.