Tile flooring cost in Pittsfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $11,000
- Per sq ft
- $16 – $55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Pittsfield, MA usually costs $3,200 to $11,000 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $16 to $55 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $900 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $39.02 an hour in the Pittsfield area, 46% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA, standard level
$5,550 to $8,650
About $27.50 to $43.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $3,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Pittsfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,500 | $4,200 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,200 | $7,100 | $11,000 | 100% |
Where the Pittsfield price comes from
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Pittsfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.40. 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. Pittsfield 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 95.1: $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 Pittsfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Pittsfield 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.
What local crews earn in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield the blend is 1.40.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pittsfield 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 $25.06 an hour, which is 11% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $30.23 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 61.6 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 11.8% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pittsfield has 56,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 298th 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% | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.40 | |||||
Is Pittsfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Pittsfield. Albany is the lowest at about $6,300 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | |
| Amherst, MA30 miles | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA35 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −6% |
| Albany, NY45 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −11% |
| Hartford, CT60 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −9% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | −9% |
| 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, Pittsfield ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pittsfield is 2% 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 | −11% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −6% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −20% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −20% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −22% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 48,470 jobs | $2,400 – $9,650 | $6,000 | −15% |
Related projects, priced for Pittsfield
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pittsfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+19%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,800 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,950 | +15% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,800 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,250 | +19% |
Pittsfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pittsfield. 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
$3,200 to $6,300
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,550 to $8,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,900 to $11,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $800 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,400 – $4,750 | $4,150 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,250 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,400 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $22,000 |
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Tile flooring in Pittsfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Pittsfield?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $11,000 in the Pittsfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,550 to $8,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Pittsfield?
About $16 to $55 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 Pittsfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,150, which is 1% more than Pittsfield ($7,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsfield?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $7,100. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Pittsfield?
$2,400 to $8,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsfield expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Pittsfield is 2% 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 Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $6,300 and premium work $7,900 to $11,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Pittsfield
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.