Tile flooring cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,000
- Per sq ft
- $9.95 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #280
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Baton Rouge, LA usually costs $2,000 to $9,000 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $9.95 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $720 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.52 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$4,100 to $6,900
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 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,100 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Baton Rouge, 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 | $5,500 | $9,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Baton Rouge 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, Baton Rouge wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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. Baton Rouge 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 90.8: $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 Baton Rouge. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Baton Rouge cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group. Lafayette is the cheapest at $5,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $1,800 – $8,850 | $5,350 | −3% |
| 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, Baton Rouge ranks #280 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 0% above 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 |
| 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 |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +17% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | +3% |
Why two Baton Rouge quotes can differ
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).
What local crews earn in Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge the blend is 0.81.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Baton Rouge 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 $18.58 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.72 an hour. BLS counts 6,300 of them working in the area, 153.8 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.
Baton Rouge has 409,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 60th 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% | $16.59 | $18.58 | $22.72 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Baton Rouge: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baton Rouge. 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 $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,100 to $6,900
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,200 to $9,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,750 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $9,550 | $8,150 – $13,800 | $12,400 – $18,000 |
Planning more than one job in Baton Rouge?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baton Rouge wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−4%) and laminate flooring lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,100 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,650 | −4% |
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Tile flooring in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Baton Rouge?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,000 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $6,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Baton Rouge?
About $9.95 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,300, which is 3% less than Baton Rouge ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,500. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Baton Rouge?
$1,500 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 0% above 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 Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,800 and premium work $6,200 to $9,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Baton Rouge
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.