Tile flooring cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,850 – $8,800
- Per sq ft
- $9.30 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Lafayette area: $1,850 to $8,800 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 14% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $19.51 an hour in the Lafayette area, 27% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$3,950 to $6,700
About $19.50 to $33.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,950 | $6,700 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $1,850 | $2,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,850 | $5,300 | $8,800 | 100% |
Where the Lafayette price comes from
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 $19.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.74 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette 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 87.2: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Lafayette 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 Lafayette the blend is 0.74.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $19.51 an hour, 27% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $12.65 and $22.15 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 1.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.57 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the area, 99.1 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 $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $540. That is a swing of roughly 10.2% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette has 179,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 129th 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% | $12.65 | $19.51 | $22.15 | $26.77 | 0.73 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.31 | $18.57 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Is Lafayette cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Lafayette. Houma comes closest at about $5,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +3% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +3% |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +3% |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +6% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #293 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 3% 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 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | +13% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +10% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +10% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $2,500 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +23% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Lafayette bid
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.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Lafayette
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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
$1,850 to $4,650
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,950 to $6,700
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,000 to $8,800
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,400 – $3,450 | $2,950 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,250 | $7,850 – $13,400 | $12,000 – $17,600 |
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel 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 | $4,750 – $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 | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
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Tile flooring in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Lafayette?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,850 to $8,800 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $6,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Lafayette?
About $9.30 to $44 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 Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 4% more than Lafayette ($5,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $5,300. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$1,400 to $6,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 3% 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $19.51 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $12.65 to $22.15.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Lafayette?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,850 to $4,650 and premium work $6,000 to $8,800. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Lafayette
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.