Tile flooring cost in Duluth, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #32
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Duluth, plan on $2,950 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $14.50 to $52.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.92 an hour in the Duluth area, 27% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Duluth, MN, standard level
$5,200 to $8,200
About $26 to $41 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,200 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Duluth, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,650 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,200 | $3,800 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,950 | $6,700 | $10,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Duluth number
Labor is 47% 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 Duluth the blended ratio comes out at 1.27. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Duluth metro is 95.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.8) and land at $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 Duluth. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Duluth bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Duluth
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Duluth wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,950 to $5,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,200 to $8,200
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,450 to $10,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $730 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,450 | $3,900 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,850 – $11,900 | $10,400 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $21,000 |
Duluth against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
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 $5,950 to $7,050 across Duluth and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MNthis page | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | |
| St. Cloud, MN155 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| Minneapolis, MN160 miles | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI175 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −6% |
| Wausau, WI210 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −6% |
| Fargo, ND215 miles | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −11% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Duluth comes in at #32 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,050; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $5,150 (midpoints, 200 sq ft). Statewide, Duluth is 3% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +5% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Duluth's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Duluth against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | −15% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −6% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $2,650 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −17% |
What nearby projects cost in Duluth
Because every project leans on different trades, Duluth's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +14% and hardwood flooring −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,200 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,000 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +14% |
Duluth labor market for tile floor
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Duluth is 1.27 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Duluth metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $33.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.69 and $34.50 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.49 an hour, 30% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $37.00 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 111.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($29.69) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 0.7% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 124,710 jobs in the Duluth area. That makes it the 173rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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% | $23.29 | $29.49 | $37.00 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Duluth: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Duluth?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $10,500 in the Duluth area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,200 to $8,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Duluth?
About $14.50 to $52.50 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 Duluth or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 155 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,700, which is 0% less than Duluth ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Duluth?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $6,700. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Duluth?
$2,200 to $7,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Duluth?
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 Duluth area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Duluth expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth is 3% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($6,900 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Duluth?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $33.92 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.69 to $34.50.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Duluth?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $5,950 and premium work $7,450 to $10,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Duluth
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.