Tile flooring cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,200
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Wichita, plan on $2,100 to $9,200 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.33 an hour in the Wichita area, 13% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$4,250 to $7,100
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,250 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,600 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,650 | $9,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita 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, Wichita wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wichita metro is 94.0 (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 (88.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Wichita 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 Wichita is 0.87 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $19.89 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. About 2,300 work in the metro. That is 74.5 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 ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($22.83) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 5.8% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 308,570 jobs in the Wichita area. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $22.83 | $23.33 | $27.43 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Wichita
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wichita 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
$2,100 to $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,250 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,700 | $3,200 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $9,900 | $8,500 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,400 |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Wichita
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).
Wichita against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Joplin is the priciest of the group at $6,200. Oklahoma City is the cheapest at $5,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −3% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +9% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +7% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Wichita comes in at #212 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, Wichita is 5% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Wichita's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,700 | $6,000 | +6% |
Planning more than one job in Wichita?
Because every project leans on different trades, Wichita's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −8% and laminate flooring −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,550 | −8% |
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Tile flooring in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Wichita?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,200 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 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 Wichita?
About $10.50 to $46 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 3% less than Wichita ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,650. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Wichita?
$1,600 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 5% below 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 Wichita?
The BLS median is $23.33 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Wichita?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $4,950 and premium work $6,350 to $9,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Wichita
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.