Tile flooring cost in Houma, 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
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Houma, plan on $2,000 to $8,950 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.90 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.52 an hour in the Houma area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Houma, 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 Houma, 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% |
Where the Houma price comes from
Labor is 37% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Houma the blended ratio comes out at 0.80. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houma metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.1) and land at $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 Houma. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Houma 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.
What nearby projects cost in Houma
Because every project leans on different trades, Houma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −11% and laminate flooring −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
Houma 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 Houma is 0.80 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $21.44 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 105.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($18.96) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 2.1% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 83,440 jobs in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area. That makes it the 230th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| 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% | $16.80 | $17.74 | $21.44 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Is Houma 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 at $5,500. Lafayette is the cheapest at $5,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Houma comes in at #286 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, Houma is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| 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 |
Cities with a workforce like Houma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +9% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +16% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Houma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houma 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
$2,000 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 Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Houma?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $8,950 in the Houma 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 Houma?
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 Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,450, which is 0% less than Houma ($5,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
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 Houma?
$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 Houma?
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 Houma area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma 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 Houma?
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 Houma?
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 Houma
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.