Tile flooring cost in Reno, NV
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
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Reno, NV usually costs $2,500 to $9,900 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $12.50 to $49.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.20 an hour in the Reno area, 5% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Reno, NV, standard level
$4,750 to $7,700
About $23.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,700 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 | $3,200 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,500 | $6,200 | $9,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Reno 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, Reno wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Reno is at 96.3 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 101.0: $0 to $0.
How Reno compares
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 $6,150 to $6,650 across Reno and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,150 | −1% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +5% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | level |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $2,600 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +7% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $2,550 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Reno ranks #103 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Reno is 1% below the Nevada figure.
Elsewhere in Nevada
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $2,650 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −15% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | −7% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Reno
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 Reno the blend is 1.06.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.20 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.25 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 13.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.63 an hour, which is 9% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $34.75 an hour. BLS counts 2,510 of them working in the area, 91.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $640 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 10.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Reno has 275,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 92nd 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% | $23.72 | $28.20 | $36.25 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Reno
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Reno wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+6%) and hardwood flooring lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,500 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Reno 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Reno
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Reno. 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
$4,750 to $7,700
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) | $630 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,000 – $10,900 | $9,450 – $15,400 | $13,900 – $19,800 |
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Tile flooring in Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Reno?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,500 to $9,900 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $7,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Reno?
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 Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,150, which is 1% less than Reno ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
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 Reno?
$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 Reno?
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 Reno area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 1% below the Nevada statewide estimate ($6,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $28.20 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $36.25.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Reno?
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 Reno
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.