Tile flooring cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,800 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $9.10 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
Jackson homeowners pay roughly $1,800 to $8,900 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $9.10 to $44.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jackson is 14% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.81 an hour in the Jackson area, 30% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$3,950 to $6,750
About $19.50 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,950 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,800 | $5,350 | $8,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson number
Labor is 34% 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 Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.72. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (89.0) 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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Jackson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$1,800 to $4,650
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$3,950 to $6,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,050 to $8,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,150 | $990 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,350 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,650 – $9,300 | $7,900 – $13,500 | $12,100 – $17,800 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Jackson is 0.72 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $18.81 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.20 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 74.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $420. At the 25th percentile ($17.97) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 7.9% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 270,730 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 96th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,350 to $5,550 across Jackson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $1,800 – $8,850 | $5,350 | level |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #291 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, Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,350 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $1,800 – $8,850 | $5,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $2,600 – $11,000 | $6,800 | +27% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +6% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jackson bid
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 nearby projects cost in Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −9% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
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Tile flooring in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Jackson?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $8,900 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Jackson?
About $9.10 to $44.50 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,350, which is 0% less than Jackson ($5,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $5,350. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$1,350 to $6,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($5,350 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Jackson?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $18.81 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $24.12.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Jackson?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,800 to $4,650 and premium work $6,050 to $8,900. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Jackson
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.