Tile flooring cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $9,900
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Jefferson City, MO usually costs $2,600 to $9,900 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $13 to $49.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.13 an hour in the Jefferson City area, 9% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$4,800 to $7,750
About $24 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,800 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,800 | $3,350 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,250 | $9,900 | 100% |
Why Jefferson City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Jefferson City wages are 1.11 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jefferson City is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.0: $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 Jefferson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Jefferson City?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jefferson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (−4%) and shower pan lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Jefferson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jefferson City. 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
$2,600 to $5,550
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,800 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $9,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,200 – $11,100 | $9,600 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $19,800 |
What local crews earn in Jefferson City
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 Jefferson City the blend is 1.11.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jefferson City metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $29.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.86 and $35.61 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.99 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $36.61 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 72.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $660. That is a swing of roughly 10.5% to 8.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jefferson City has 80,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 237th 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% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.79 | $27.99 | $36.61 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
How Jefferson City compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. St. Louis is the priciest of the group at $6,650. Springfield is the cheapest at $5,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | level |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +6% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −13% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jefferson City ranks #96 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jefferson City is 1% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +6% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −13% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | level |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,700 – $8,700 | $5,200 | −17% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jefferson City bid
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.
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Tile flooring in Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Jefferson City?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $9,900 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Jefferson City?
About $13 to $49.50 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 Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,250, which is 0% less than Jefferson City ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,250. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Jefferson City?
$1,950 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Jefferson City?
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 Jefferson City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 1% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($6,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Jefferson City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.13 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.86 to $35.61.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Jefferson City?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,550 and premium work $7,000 to $9,900. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Jefferson City
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.