Tile flooring cost in Monroe, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $8,950
- Per sq ft
- $9.85 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Monroe, plan on $1,950 to $8,950 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.85 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 Monroe area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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 | $1,950 | $5,450 | $8,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Monroe number
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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 (83.6) 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 Monroe. The wage table below marks each row.
Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 $17.24 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.44 and $21.89 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 98.3 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 87,500 jobs in the Monroe area. That makes it the 223rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% 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% | $16.44 | $17.24 | $21.89 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Monroe?
Because every project leans on different trades, Monroe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −12% 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 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
Is Monroe cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Monroe. Little Rock is the lowest at about $5,150 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | level |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +2% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −5% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Monroe comes in at #288 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, Monroe 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 Monroe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +19% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Monroe bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Monroe
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Monroe 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
$1,950 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 – $3,550 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,700 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $9,500 | $8,150 – $13,700 | $12,300 – $17,900 |
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Tile flooring in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Monroe?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $8,950 in the Monroe 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 Monroe?
About $9.85 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 Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,450, which is 0% more than Monroe ($5,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
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 Monroe?
$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 Monroe?
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 Monroe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 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 Monroe
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.