Tile flooring cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $11,100
- Per sq ft
- $15 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Minneapolis area: $3,000 to $11,100 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 runs 14% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 29% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$5,450 to $8,650
About $27 to $43.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $5,150 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $3,800 | $7,200 | 54% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,250 | $3,900 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,000 | $7,050 | $11,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Minneapolis wages are 1.29 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Minneapolis is at 103.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,800 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.8: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Minneapolis
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Minneapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+26%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,750 | +11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,700 | +19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,450 | +26% |
Who does the work: Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis the blend is 1.29.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $34.50 an hour, 29% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $30.22 and $34.50 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 2.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.79 an hour, which is 31% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 17,330 of them working in the area, 88.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $0 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $340. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 0.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has 1,951,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 14th 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% | $30.22 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.29 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Minneapolis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Minneapolis. 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
$3,000 to $6,250
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,450 to $8,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,850 to $11,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $750 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,250 – $4,700 | $4,050 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,300 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,000 – $12,500 | $10,900 – $17,300 | $15,700 – $22,200 |
Is Minneapolis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Minneapolis. Eau Claire is the lowest at about $6,350 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −10% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −10% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | −2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Minneapolis ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Minneapolis is 2% above the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +4% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $2,200 – $9,650 | $5,950 | −16% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $2,850 – $11,200 | $7,050 | level |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $2,450 – $10,200 | $6,300 | −10% |
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Tile flooring in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Minneapolis?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $11,100 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,450 to $8,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Minneapolis?
About $15 to $55.50 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 Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,700, which is 5% less than Minneapolis ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $7,050. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$2,250 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 2% above 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 Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.22 to $34.50.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Minneapolis?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $6,250 and premium work $7,850 to $11,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Minneapolis
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.