Tile flooring cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $11,200
- Per sq ft
- $16.50 – $56
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 6
Massachusetts prices for tile floor: $3,300 to $11,200 for 200 sq ft, or $16.50 to $56 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 17% above the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $39.02 an hour.
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $6,350 (Worcester) to $7,350 (Boston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$5,650 to $8,850
About $28.50 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $4,950 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,650 | $6,900 | 50% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,600 | $4,300 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,300 | $7,250 | $11,200 | 100% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Massachusetts
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Massachusetts labor market for tile floor
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.44 for Massachusetts.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $39.02 an hour, which is 46% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the state, 1.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.48 an hour, 35% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.16 and $42.46 an hour. About 16,210 work in the state. That is 44.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($46.13 an hour) would add about $560 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.46) would take off about $840. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $25.16 | $30.48 | $42.46 | $22.66 | 1.35 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.44 | |||||
Massachusetts metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 16%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Barnstable, MA | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | −2% |
| Springfield, MA | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −8% |
| Worcester, MA | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −13% |
Related projects, priced for Massachusetts
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+27%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,200 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,500 – $8,300 | +20% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,400 | +18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
How Massachusetts compares with nearby states
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Massachusetts sits at $7,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $2,250 – $9,650 | $5,950 | −18% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $2,250 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −18% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | −11% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −8% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,100 | −16% |
Quality levels and sizes in Massachusetts
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,300 to $6,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,650 to $8,850
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$8,050 to $11,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $820 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,450 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,550 – $12,900 | $11,300 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,500 |
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Tile flooring in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Massachusetts?
$3,300 to $11,200 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for tile floor?
Worcester at about $6,350 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Boston at $7,350.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 17% more expensive: $7,250 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 50% ($3,600). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.44x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $39.02 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.46 to $46.13.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for tile floor costs?
3rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,250 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Massachusetts?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $6,450 and premium work $8,050 to $11,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Massachusetts
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.