Tile flooring cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #188
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Ann Arbor area: $2,150 to $9,250 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 8% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$4,300 to $7,100
About $21.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,700 | $9,250 | 100% |
Where the Ann Arbor price comes from
Labor is 39% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ann Arbor is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $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 Ann Arbor. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Ann Arbor 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.
Planning more than one job in Ann Arbor?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ann Arbor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+2%) and laminate flooring lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
Ann Arbor against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
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 $5,600 to $5,950 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $2,200 – $9,650 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ann Arbor ranks #188 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $2,200 – $9,650 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $2,550 – $9,800 | $6,150 | +8% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | level |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −4% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Ann Arbor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ann Arbor. 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
$2,150 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,400 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $10,000 | $8,550 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
Who does the work: Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor the blend is 0.89.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $23.05 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.17 and $30.08 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $29.43 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 23.2 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 $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 9.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ann Arbor has 219,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 110th 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% | $20.17 | $23.05 | $30.08 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Ann Arbor?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,250 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Ann Arbor?
About $11 to $46 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,950, which is 4% more than Ann Arbor ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,700. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$1,600 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Ann Arbor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.05 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.17 to $30.08.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,000 and premium work $6,400 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Ann Arbor
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.