Tile flooring cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,500 – $9,900
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
Billings homeowners pay roughly $2,500 to $9,900 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $12.50 to $49.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Billings is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Billings, MT, standard level
$4,700 to $7,650
About $23.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 | $3,150 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,500 | $6,200 | $9,900 | 100% |
Why Billings prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.21 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Billings is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Montana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Billings metro is 96.0 (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 (93.5) 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 Billings. The wage table below marks each row.
Billings: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Billings 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
$2,500 to $5,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,700 to $7,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,900 to $9,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $620 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,400 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,000 – $10,900 | $9,400 – $15,300 | $13,800 – $19,800 |
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 Billings is 1.05 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Billings metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.21 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.82 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.68 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.31 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 88.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($29.82 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($23.23) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 2.1% or 6.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,800 jobs in the Billings area. That makes it the 213th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.42 | $23.68 | $28.31 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
How Billings compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Billings. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $5,400 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 225 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −13% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −6% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −6% |
| Montana (statewide) | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Billings comes in at #108 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, Billings is 0% below the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Billings's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +16% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −4% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Billings bid
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).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Because every project leans on different trades, Billings's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +7% and laminate flooring −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
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Tile flooring in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Billings?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,500 to $9,900 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,700 to $7,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Billings?
About $12.50 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 Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,250, which is 1% more than Billings ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $6,200. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Billings?
$1,850 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Billings?
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 Billings area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% below the Montana statewide estimate ($6,200 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Billings?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.21 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.23 to $29.82.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Billings?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,500 to $5,450 and premium work $6,900 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 Billings
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.