Tile flooring cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #35
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in St. Cloud, MN usually costs $2,900 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $14.50 to $52.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $480 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.92 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 27% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$5,150 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 | $2,900 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,150 | $8,200 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,150 | $3,800 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,900 | $6,700 | $10,500 | 100% |
Where the St. Cloud price comes from
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 St. Cloud the blended ratio comes out at 1.26. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. Cloud is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $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 St. Cloud. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two St. Cloud quotes can differ
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in St. Cloud
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 St. Cloud the blend is 1.26.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. Cloud 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.80 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $36.92 an hour. BLS counts 1,470 of them working in the area, 141.5 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $340. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 0.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. Cloud has 103,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 197th 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% | $29.69 | $33.92 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.11 | $27.80 | $36.92 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in St. Cloud
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. Cloud. 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
$2,900 to $5,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,150 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) | $5,800 – $11,900 | $10,300 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,900 |
What nearby projects cost in St. Cloud
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. Cloud wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+16%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
How St. Cloud compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than St. Cloud. Fargo is the lowest at about $5,950 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +5% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −11% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | −5% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. Cloud ranks #35 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. Cloud is 3% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +5% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −15% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −15% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −12% |
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Tile flooring in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in St. Cloud?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $10,500 in the St. Cloud area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,150 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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,050, which is 5% more than St. Cloud ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $6,700. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 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 St. Cloud
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.