Tile flooring cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,600
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #142
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Manchester area: $2,200 to $9,600 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 runs 5% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.99 an hour in the Manchester area, 10% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$4,400 to $7,350
About $22 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,850 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,900 | $9,600 | 100% |
Where the Manchester price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Manchester wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $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 Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Manchester 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 Manchester the blend is 0.91.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $28.65 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 53.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $22.93 | $23.99 | $28.65 | $26.77 | 0.90 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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
$2,200 to $5,150
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $550 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,550 | $4,950 – $7,200 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,300 | $8,850 – $14,700 | $13,300 – $19,200 |
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $7,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $2,200 – $9,600 | $5,900 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +7% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +24% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +21% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +13% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +13% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $2,250 – $9,650 | $5,950 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #142 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +12% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +13% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $2,350 – $10,300 | $6,300 | +7% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Manchester
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.
Planning more than one job in Manchester?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−1%) and shower pan lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,450 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,950 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,800 | −1% |
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Tile flooring in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Manchester?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,600 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Manchester?
About $11 to $48 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 Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,350, which is 7% more than Manchester ($5,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,900. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Manchester?
$1,650 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Manchester?
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 Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint).
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Manchester?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.99 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.93 to $28.65.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Manchester?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,150 and premium work $6,650 to $9,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Manchester
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.