Tile flooring cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $8,950
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Alexandria, LA usually costs $2,000 to $8,950 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $9.90 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $730 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.52 an hour in the Alexandria area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$4,050 to $6,850
About $20.50 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,050 | $6,850 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,450 | $8,950 | 100% |
Why Alexandria prices look the way they do
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 $21.52 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Alexandria is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Alexandria cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,300 to $5,550 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −3% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #285 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +24% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | +4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +17% |
What local crews earn in Alexandria
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.80.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−12%) and laminate flooring lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,700 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,450 | −12% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Alexandria
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).
Alexandria: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$2,000 to $4,750
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,050 to $6,850
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,150 to $8,950
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,700 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $9,550 | $8,150 – $13,700 | $12,300 – $17,900 |
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Tile flooring in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Alexandria?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $8,950 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $6,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Alexandria?
About $9.90 to $45 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,300, which is 3% less than Alexandria ($5,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,450. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$1,500 to $6,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($5,500 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.52 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.96 to $22.99.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Alexandria?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,750 and premium work $6,150 to $8,950. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Alexandria
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.