Tile flooring cost in Barnstable, 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
- +16%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Barnstable area: $3,250 to $11,100 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 16% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $39.02 an hour in the Barnstable area, 46% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$5,600 to $8,750
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 | $8,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,600 | $4,300 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,250 | $7,150 | $11,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Barnstable number
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 $39.02 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.43 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total. 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. Barnstable 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 98.4: $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 Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Barnstable 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 Barnstable the blend is 1.43.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable 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 $28.87 an hour, which is 27% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 79.7 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 $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.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th 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% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.43 | |||||
Why two Barnstable quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Barnstable
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. 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 $6,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,600 to $8,750
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) | $6,500 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,500 | $15,900 – $22,200 |
Planning more than one job in Barnstable?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+18%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,000 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,450 – $8,150 | +18% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $7,350. Manchester is the cheapest at $5,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $2,500 – $10,000 | $6,250 | −13% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +2% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −12% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $2,650 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −10% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $2,200 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −18% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $3,300 – $11,200 | $7,250 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable 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 | +2% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −12% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −7% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 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 Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −20% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −14% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −27% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −17% |
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Tile flooring in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Barnstable?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,250 to $11,100 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,250, which is 13% less than Barnstable ($7,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $7,150. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Barnstable?
$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 Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable 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 Barnstable?
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 Barnstable?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $6,400 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 Barnstable
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.