Tile flooring cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #83
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Worcester area: $2,600 to $10,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.33 an hour in the Worcester area, 6% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Worcester, MA, standard level
$4,850 to $7,850
About $24 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,850 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,750 | $3,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,350 | $10,100 | 100% |
Where the Worcester price comes from
Labor is 43% 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 Worcester the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Worcester 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 102.5: $0 to $0.
Is Worcester cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,900 to $7,350 across Worcester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +13% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +5% |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $2,200 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −7% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +16% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | +2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $3,300 – $11,200 | $7,250 | +15% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Worcester ranks #83 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Worcester is 13% 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 | +16% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +5% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +13% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +13% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | +12% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −18% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −11% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −9% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −10% |
Why two Worcester 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.
Worcester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Worcester. 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
$2,600 to $5,600
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,850 to $7,850
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,100 to $10,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $640 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,200 | $3,600 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,150 – $11,200 | $9,650 – $15,700 | $14,200 – $20,200 |
Who does the work: Worcester 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 Worcester the blend is 1.09.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $37.24 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $43.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,650 of them working in the area, 47.2 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 $710 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 11.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Worcester has 349,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 73rd 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% | $23.74 | $28.33 | $37.24 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.23 | $29.52 | $43.40 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Worcester?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Worcester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+13%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,850 | +13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
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Tile flooring in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Worcester?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $10,100 in the Worcester area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 to $7,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Worcester?
About $13 to $50.50 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 Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,150, which is 13% more than Worcester ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $6,350. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Worcester?
$1,950 to $7,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Worcester?
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 Worcester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 13% 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 Worcester?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.74 to $37.24.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Worcester?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,600 and premium work $7,100 to $10,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Worcester
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.