Tile flooring cost in Grand Rapids, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Grand Rapids area: $2,100 to $9,150 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 9% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.36 an hour in the Grand Rapids area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Grand Rapids, MI, standard level
$4,200 to $7,050
About $21 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Grand Rapids, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,600 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,600 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Grand Rapids prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Grand Rapids wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Rapids 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 95.5: $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Grand Rapids
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Rapids wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (level) and laminate flooring lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
Who does the work: Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids the blend is 0.86.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.36 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $27.20 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.19 and $28.78 an hour. BLS counts 3,990 of them working in the area, 66.7 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 $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood has 598,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 48th 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% | $19.07 | $22.36 | $27.20 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.19 | $22.97 | $28.78 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Why two Grand Rapids 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Grand Rapids
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Rapids. 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
$2,100 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,050
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,150
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $9,850 | $8,450 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,300 |
Grand Rapids against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Grand Rapids. Muskegon comes closest at about $5,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MIthis page | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | |
| Muskegon, MI45 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI50 miles | $2,550 – $9,800 | $6,150 | +10% |
| Lansing, MI60 miles | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| South Bend, IN85 miles | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Saginaw, MI85 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Rapids ranks #229 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Rapids is 3% 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 | +6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $2,550 – $9,800 | $6,150 | +10% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +12% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | level |
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Tile flooring in Grand Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Grand Rapids?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,150 in the Grand Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Grand Rapids?
About $10.50 to $45.50 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 Grand Rapids or Muskegon?
Muskegon is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 1% more than Grand Rapids ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Rapids?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,600. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Grand Rapids?
$1,550 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Rapids expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Michigan?
Grand Rapids is 3% 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 Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $22.36 an hour in the Grand Rapids area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.07 to $27.20.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Grand Rapids?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $4,900 and premium work $6,350 to $9,150. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Grand Rapids
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.