Tile flooring cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 11
Across North Carolina, a tile floor costs about $2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% below the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $21.47 an hour in North Carolina (US: $26.77).
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $5,600 (Burlington) to $5,850 (Asheville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$4,200 to $7,100
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 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,450 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
Tile flooring cost by metro in North Carolina
2 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Durham, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Charlotte, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Hickory, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Greenville, NC | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | level |
North Carolina versus the states around it
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $5,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +5% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +4% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $2,450 – $10,500 | $6,450 | +15% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | +3% |
Why two North Carolina quotes can differ
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.
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.
Wages behind the North Carolina number
North Carolina's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.82 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.47 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.36 an hour. About 680 work in the state. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $21.50 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $23.59 an hour. BLS counts 35,620 of them working in the state, 72.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($24.36 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.02) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.02 | $21.47 | $24.36 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.97 | $21.50 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: North Carolina prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,050 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,250
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 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $9,850 | $8,400 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,500 |
Other North Carolina jobs that often go with tile floor
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Carolina's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, hardwood flooring is −9% and shower pan −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
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Tile flooring in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in North Carolina?
$2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for tile floor?
Burlington at about $5,600 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Asheville at $5,850.
+Is tile floor cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $5,650 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 37% ($2,050). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $21.47 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.02 to $24.36.
+Where does North Carolina rank for tile floor costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,650 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in North Carolina?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,900 and premium work $6,350 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in North Carolina
- Asheville, NC$5,850 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$5,750 midpoint
- Winston, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Durham, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$5,650 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$5,600 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$5,600 midpoint
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.