Tile flooring cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $9,000
- Per sq ft
- $9.85 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Springfield, plan on $1,950 to $9,000 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.85 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.29 an hour in the Springfield area, 24% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$4,050 to $6,900
About $20.50 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,050 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,950 | $5,500 | $9,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
Labor is 36% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$1,950 to $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,050 to $6,900
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,200 to $9,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,750 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $9,550 | $8,150 – $13,800 | $12,400 – $18,000 |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −7% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Springfield 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 Springfield is 0.80 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $20.29 an hour, which is 24% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $28.91 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 45.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($28.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $680. At the 25th percentile ($18.20) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 12.5% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.20 | $20.29 | $28.91 | $26.77 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Is Springfield 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 $5,250 to $6,250 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $1,950 – $9,000 | $5,500 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +14% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +14% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +11% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +16% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #284 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, Springfield is 13% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +21% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +11% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +14% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +14% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +4% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +4% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +4% |
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
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.
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Tile flooring in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Springfield?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $9,000 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $6,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Springfield?
About $9.85 to $45 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,200, which is 13% more than Springfield ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,500. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$1,500 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 13% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $20.29 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.20 to $28.91.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Springfield?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 to $4,800 and premium work $6,200 to $9,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Springfield
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.