Tile flooring cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $11,100
- Per sq ft
- $16 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Amherst, MA usually costs $3,250 to $11,100 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $16 to $55.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $950 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $39.02 an hour in the Amherst area, 46% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Amherst, MA, standard level
$5,600 to $8,700
About $28 to $43.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $3,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,700 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,550 | $4,250 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,250 | $7,150 | $11,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Amherst 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, Amherst wages are 1.42 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amherst is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Amherst
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amherst. 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
$3,250 to $6,350
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,600 to $8,700
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,950 to $11,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,450 – $4,800 | $4,200 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,300 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,450 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $22,100 |
What local crews earn in Amherst
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 Amherst the blend is 1.42.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.02 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.96 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $36.52 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 42.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $840. That is a swing of roughly 11.7% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amherst Town-Northampton has 65,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 273rd 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% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.14 | $27.96 | $36.52 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.42 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Amherst
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amherst wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+19%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,900 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,400 – $8,050 | +16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,250 | +19% |
Why two Amherst quotes can differ
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.
How Amherst compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $6,350 to $7,150 across Amherst and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −12% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −10% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −10% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $3,300 – $11,200 | $7,250 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amherst ranks #12 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amherst is 1% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −12% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −7% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −17% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −19% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −19% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,550 | −8% |
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Tile flooring in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Amherst?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,250 to $11,100 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Amherst?
About $16 to $55.50 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 Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,650, which is 7% less than Amherst ($7,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $7,150. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Amherst?
$2,450 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Amherst?
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 Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($7,250 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Amherst?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $39.02 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.46 to $46.13.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Amherst?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $6,350 and premium work $7,950 to $11,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Amherst
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.