Tile flooring cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $9,950
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #97
- 1 = most expensive
Bozeman homeowners pay roughly $2,550 to $9,950 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $12.50 to $50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bozeman is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.48 an hour in the Bozeman area, 6% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$4,750 to $7,750
About $24 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bozeman, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,700 | $3,250 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,250 | $9,950 | 100% |
Where the Bozeman price comes from
Labor is 43% 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 Bozeman the blended ratio comes out at 1.08.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bozeman 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 (102.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Bozeman against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $5,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −14% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −7% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −7% |
| Montana (statewide) | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Bozeman comes in at #97 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, Bozeman is 1% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bozeman's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +6% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −7% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −11% |
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 Bozeman is 1.08 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.48 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $31.20 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 11.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $29.16 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 109.4 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 ($31.20 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($23.70) it shrinks by about $380. The total moves by 3.5% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,210 jobs in the Bozeman area. That makes it the 256th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.70 | $28.48 | $31.20 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $24.06 | $26.77 | $29.16 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Bozeman 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.
Related projects, priced for Bozeman
Because every project leans on different trades, Bozeman's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and laminate flooring −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bozeman
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bozeman 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
$2,550 to $5,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,750 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $9,950
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $640 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,100 – $11,000 | $9,550 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $19,900 |
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Tile flooring in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bozeman?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $9,950 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 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 Bozeman?
About $12.50 to $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 Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,200, which is 1% less than Bozeman ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $6,250. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bozeman?
$1,900 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bozeman?
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 Bozeman area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 1% above 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 Bozeman?
The BLS median is $28.48 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.70 to $31.20.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bozeman?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,500 and premium work $7,000 to $9,950. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bozeman
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.