Tile flooring cost in Topeka, KS
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
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Topeka area: $2,350 to $9,550 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. 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 Topeka, KS, 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 Topeka, KS
| 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% |
Where the Topeka price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Topeka wages are 0.98 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Kansas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Topeka 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 88.8: $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 Topeka. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Topeka
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Topeka. 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 |
Why two Topeka quotes can differ
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Related projects, priced for Topeka
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Topeka wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+1%) and laminate flooring lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,800 | +1% |
How Topeka 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 $5,650 to $6,200 across Topeka and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +2% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −5% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +3% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +4% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +4% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Topeka ranks #128 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Topeka is 0% above the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −4% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −6% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −2% |
Who does the work: Topeka trade wages
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 Topeka 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 Topeka metro, so we used the Kansas statewide median: $26.40 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $29.74 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 70.0 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 $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Topeka has 115,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 188th 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% | $23.50 | $26.40 | $29.74 | $26.77 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Topeka?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $9,550 in the Topeka 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 Topeka?
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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,050, which is 2% more than Topeka ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
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 Topeka?
$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 Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 0% above the Kansas statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Topeka?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $26.40 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.50 to $29.74.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Topeka?
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 Topeka
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.