Tile flooring cost in Missoula, 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
- #107
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Missoula area: $2,500 to $9,900 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. 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 Missoula, 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 | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Missoula, 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% |
What is behind the Missoula number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Missoula wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Montana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Missoula is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.4: $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 Missoula. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Missoula?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Missoula wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and laminate flooring lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,000 | −15% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Missoula
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).
Missoula: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Missoula. 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
$2,500 to $5,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,700 to $7,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,950 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 | $13,900 – $19,800 |
Who does the work: Missoula trade wages
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 Missoula the blend is 1.05.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Missoula 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $26.36 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 76.0 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $400. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Missoula has 67,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 270th 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% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.41 | $24.00 | $26.36 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Is Missoula 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 $5,400 to $7,300 across Missoula and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID120 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA175 miles | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | +13% |
| Bozeman, MT185 miles | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA240 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +18% |
| Idaho Falls, ID255 miles | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −13% |
| Montana (statewide) | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Missoula ranks #107 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Missoula is 0% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Missoula against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,450 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −6% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −4% |
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Tile flooring in Missoula: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Missoula?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,500 to $9,900 in the Missoula 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 Missoula?
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 Missoula or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 6% less than Missoula ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Missoula?
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 Missoula?
$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 Missoula?
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 Missoula area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Missoula expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula is 0% 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 Missoula?
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 Missoula?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,500 to $5,450 and premium work $6,950 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 Missoula
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.