Tile flooring cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,500 – $9,750
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a tile floor in Nebraska? Plan on $2,500 to $9,750 for 200 sq ft. Wages (1.06x the US blend), materials (price index 94.1) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $6,100 (Lincoln) to $6,200 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$4,650 to $7,600
About $23.50 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 | $3,150 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,500 | $6,100 | $9,750 | 100% |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Nebraska sits at $6,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −3% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −5% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −3% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +3% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +13% |
Which Nebraska city is cheapest for tile floor?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | level |
What tile and stone setters and the other trades earn in Nebraska
Nebraska's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.06 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.53 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.44 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. BLS counts 8,530 of them working in the state, 83.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($29.44 an hour) would add about $70 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.15) would take off about $430. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.15 | $28.53 | $29.44 | $26.77 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,500 to $5,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,650 to $7,600
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,850 to $9,750
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $620 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,300 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,000 – $10,800 | $9,350 – $15,200 | $13,700 – $19,500 |
Why two Nebraska 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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Related projects, priced for Nebraska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is −3% and hardwood flooring −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,700 | −3% |
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Tile flooring in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Nebraska?
$2,500 to $9,750 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for tile floor?
Lincoln at about $6,100 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $6,200.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $6,100 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 43% ($2,650). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $28.53 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $29.44.
+Where does Nebraska rank for tile floor costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,100 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Nebraska?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,500 to $5,400 and premium work $6,850 to $9,750. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Nebraska
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.