Tile flooring cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,700
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Baltimore area: $2,100 to $9,700 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 5% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Baltimore area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$4,400 to $7,400
About $22 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $5,150 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $3,800 | $7,150 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,550 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,900 | $9,700 | 100% |
Why Baltimore prices look the way they do
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 $21.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Baltimore is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baltimore is at 102.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,800 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.5: $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 Baltimore. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Baltimore 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 Baltimore the blend is 0.85.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Baltimore metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.00 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.66 an hour. BLS counts 10,520 of them working in the area, 77.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has 1,356,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 22nd 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% | $18.57 | $21.96 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Is Baltimore cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. York is the priciest of the group at $6,800. Lexington Park is the cheapest at $5,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $2,100 – $9,700 | $5,900 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +15% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +12% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $2,400 – $9,750 | $6,050 | +3% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | +4% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,700 | $5,900 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baltimore ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −4% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −4% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +13% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −5% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Baltimore
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 nearby projects cost in Baltimore
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baltimore wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (level) and shower pan lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,600 | level |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,700 | −4% |
Baltimore: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baltimore. 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
$2,100 to $5,150
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,400
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,700
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,300 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $10,300 | $8,750 – $14,800 | $13,300 – $19,400 |
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Tile flooring in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Baltimore?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,700 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Baltimore?
About $10.50 to $48.50 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 Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,800, which is 15% more than Baltimore ($5,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,900. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Baltimore?
$1,550 to $7,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($5,900 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Baltimore?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.96 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.57 to $25.00.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Baltimore?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,150 and premium work $6,650 to $9,700. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Baltimore
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.