Tile flooring cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,200
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Albuquerque homeowners pay roughly $2,050 to $9,200 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10 to $46 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Albuquerque is 9% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 17% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$4,200 to $7,050
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,200 | 100% |
Why Albuquerque prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albuquerque metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Albuquerque: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albuquerque 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
$2,050 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,050
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $9,850 | $8,400 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,400 |
Planning more than one job in Albuquerque?
Because every project leans on different trades, Albuquerque's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −3% and shower pan −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,800 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albuquerque bid
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).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Albuquerque is 0.83 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 4.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $19.44 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. About 4,140 work in the metro. That is 102.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($16.86) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 1.6% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,700 jobs in the Albuquerque area. That makes it the 62nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $16.86 | $22.13 | $23.29 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Albuquerque against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pueblo is the priciest of the group at $6,100. Las Cruces is the cheapest at $5,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $2,050 – $9,200 | $5,650 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −6% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $1,700 – $8,700 | $5,200 | −8% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | +9% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −1% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Albuquerque comes in at #226 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, Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,700 – $8,700 | $5,200 | −8% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Albuquerque's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +14% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $2,750 – $10,400 | $6,550 | +17% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −3% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +5% |
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Tile flooring in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Albuquerque?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,200 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Albuquerque?
About $10 to $46 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 Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,300, which is 6% less than Albuquerque ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,650. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Albuquerque?
$1,550 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $22.13 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.86 to $23.29.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Albuquerque?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,900 and premium work $6,350 to $9,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Albuquerque
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.