Tile flooring cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $14 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Bangor, plan on $2,850 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $14 to $52.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $34.00 an hour in the Bangor area, 27% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$5,100 to $8,150
About $25.50 to $41 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,100 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,050 | $3,650 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,850 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Bangor 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, Bangor wages are 1.22 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maine statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) 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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Bangor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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
$2,850 to $5,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,100 to $8,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,400 to $10,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $710 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,100 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,150 | $5,550 – $7,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,650 – $11,800 | $10,200 – $16,300 | $14,800 – $20,900 |
Is Bangor cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bangor. Manchester is the lowest at about $5,900 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −8% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $2,200 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −11% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +10% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +8% |
| Maine (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #40 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, Bangor is 0% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −13% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −11% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | −6% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Bangor
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).
Bangor 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 Bangor is 1.22 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $34.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $31.33 and $44.08 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.35 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 73.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $800. At the 25th percentile ($31.33) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 12.0% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th 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% | $31.33 | $34.00 | $44.08 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +5% and laminate flooring −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
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Tile flooring in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bangor?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $10,500 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,100 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bangor?
About $14 to $52.50 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,700, which is 0% more than Bangor ($6,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $6,650. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bangor?
$2,100 to $7,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 0% below the Maine statewide estimate ($6,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bangor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $34.00 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.33 to $44.08.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bangor?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $5,900 and premium work $7,400 to $10,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bangor
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.