Tile flooring cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $10,800
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 4
Across Minnesota, a tile floor costs about $2,950 to $10,800 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 11% above the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $33.92 an hour in Minnesota (US: $26.77).
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $6,700 (St. Cloud) to $7,050 (Minneapolis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$5,300 to $8,450
About $26.50 to $42.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $5,050 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,050 | 54% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,150 | $3,800 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,950 | $6,900 | $10,800 | 100% |
Wages behind the Minnesota number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.27 for Minnesota.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $33.92 an hour, which is 27% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $29.69 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the state, 2.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.97 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $38.32 an hour. About 28,530 work in the state. That is 96.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($34.50 an hour) would add about $45 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.69) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $29.69 | $33.92 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.28 | $28.97 | $38.32 | $22.66 | 1.28 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Minnesota
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.
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.
Related projects, priced for Minnesota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Minnesota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+21%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $12,900 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,400 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +21% |
Minnesota against its neighbors
Minnesota ranks 4 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Minnesota sits at $6,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −14% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −8% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $2,000 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −19% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −15% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | −11% |
Quality levels and sizes in Minnesota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Minnesota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,950 to $6,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,300 to $8,450
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,700 to $10,800
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $730 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,600 | $4,000 – $6,350 | $5,750 – $8,150 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,900 – $12,200 | $10,600 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,700 |
Which Minnesota city is cheapest for tile floor?
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Duluth, MN | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −3% |
| Rochester, MN | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −3% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −3% |
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Tile flooring in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Minnesota?
$2,950 to $10,800 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for tile floor?
St. Cloud at about $6,700 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Minneapolis at $7,050.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 11% more expensive: $6,900 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 46% ($3,150). Materials are 54%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.27x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $33.92 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.69 to $34.50.
+Where does Minnesota rank for tile floor costs?
4th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,900 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Minnesota?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $6,100 and premium work $7,700 to $10,800. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Minnesota
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.