Tile flooring cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $10,300
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #73
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Utica, plan on $2,600 to $10,300 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $13 to $51.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.45 an hour in the Utica area, 10% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$4,900 to $7,950
About $24.50 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,000 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,900 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,000 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,750 | $3,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,400 | $10,300 | 100% |
Where the Utica price comes from
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Utica the blended ratio comes out at 1.09. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New York statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Utica metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,700, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $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 Utica. The wage table below marks each row.
Utica: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Utica 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
$2,600 to $5,650
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,900 to $7,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,200 to $10,300
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,250 | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,700 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,150 – $11,300 | $9,750 – $15,900 | $14,400 – $20,500 |
Planning more than one job in Utica?
Because every project leans on different trades, Utica's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +6% and hardwood flooring level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,500 | level |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,150 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +6% |
How Utica 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 $6,300 to $7,100 across Utica and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $2,550 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −2% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | level |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | +11% |
| New York (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Utica comes in at #73 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, Utica is 5% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $2,700 – $11,100 | $6,900 | +8% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $2,550 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $2,600 – $11,000 | $6,800 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Utica's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −13% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −13% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,050 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −12% |
Utica 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 Utica is 1.09 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.90 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $30.48 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 46.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($35.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 8.0% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,390 jobs in the Utica-Rome area. That makes it the 185th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Utica 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 Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Utica?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $10,300 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,900 to $7,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Utica?
About $13 to $51.50 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 Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,400, which is 1% less than Utica ($6,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $6,400. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Utica?
$1,950 to $7,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Utica?
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 Utica area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 5% below the New York statewide estimate ($6,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Utica?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.45 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.91.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Utica?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,650 and premium work $7,200 to $10,300. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Utica
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.