Tile flooring cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $9,550
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #131
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Sioux City, IA usually costs $2,350 to $9,550 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $11.50 to $47.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $260 less. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$4,500 to $7,400
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,450 | $2,950 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,350 | $5,950 | $9,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Sioux City 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 Sioux City is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux City is at 94.0 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 86.5: $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 Sioux City. The wage table below marks each row.
Sioux City against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Sioux City. Sioux Falls is the lowest at about $5,850 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +4% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +3% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Iowa (statewide) | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux City ranks #131 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux City is 0% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | +1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | level |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | level |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −6% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −3% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,700 | +13% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −2% |
Why two Sioux City 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Sioux City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux City. 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
$2,350 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,500 to $7,400
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,550
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $590 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,900 | $3,400 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,700 – $10,400 | $9,000 – $14,800 | $13,300 – $19,100 |
What local crews earn in Sioux City
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 Sioux City the blend is 0.98.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux City 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 74.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about 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 $240. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 10.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux City has 75,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 247th 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% | $23.11 | $26.13 | $34.11 | $26.77 | 0.98 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−6%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,650 | −6% |
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Tile flooring in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Sioux City?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $9,550 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $7,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Sioux City?
About $11.50 to $47.50 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 Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,850, which is 2% less than Sioux City ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $5,950. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Sioux City?
$1,750 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 0% 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 Sioux City?
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 Sioux City?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $5,200 and premium work $6,650 to $9,550. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Sioux City
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.