Tile flooring cost in Omaha, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $9,850
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Omaha, plan on $2,550 to $9,850 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $12.50 to $49 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Omaha, NE, standard level
$4,750 to $7,650
About $23.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,650 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,700 | $3,250 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,200 | $9,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Omaha 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, Omaha wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Omaha metro is 94.1 (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 (91.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Omaha against nearby metros and the rest of Nebraska
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Omaha. Sioux Falls is the lowest at about $5,850 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 160 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −4% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −6% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Omaha comes in at #106 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, Omaha is 1% above the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Omaha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +4% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +2% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $2,450 – $10,400 | $6,400 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Omaha
Because every project leans on different trades, Omaha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs level and hardwood flooring −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Omaha
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Omaha 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 $5,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,750 to $7,650
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,900 to $9,850
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $640 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,400 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,100 – $10,900 | $9,450 – $15,300 | $13,800 – $19,700 |
Omaha 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 Omaha is 1.09 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.34 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $32.00 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $27.58 an hour. About 3,990 work in the metro. That is 80.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $210. At the 25th percentile ($23.09) it shrinks by about $500. The total moves by 3.4% or 8.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 498,100 jobs in the Omaha area. That makes it the 51st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.32% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.09 | $29.34 | $32.00 | $26.77 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.00 | $23.22 | $27.58 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Omaha bid
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.
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Tile flooring in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Omaha?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $9,850 in the Omaha area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 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 Omaha?
About $12.50 to $49 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 Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,100, which is 1% less than Omaha ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $6,200. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Omaha?
$1,900 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Omaha?
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 Omaha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 1% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($6,100 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $29.34 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.09 to $32.00.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Omaha?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,450 and premium work $6,900 to $9,850. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Omaha
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.