Tile flooring cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,200
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #231
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $2,000 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, Burlington is 9% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.47 an hour in the Burlington area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Burlington, NC, standard level
$4,200 to $7,050
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,600 | $9,200 | 100% |
Why Burlington 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 $21.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 96.6 (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 (93.2) 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 Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Burlington is 0.82 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $21.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.36 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.35 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.91 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 59.0 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 ($24.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($19.02) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 4.1% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,830 jobs in the Burlington area. That makes it the 266th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $17.66 | $20.35 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Burlington
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 Burlington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$2,000 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) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $9,800 | $8,350 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,400 |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −8% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $5,600 to $5,750 across Burlington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #231 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, Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $2,400 – $9,750 | $6,050 | +8% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +3% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +4% |
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Tile flooring in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Burlington?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,200 in the Burlington 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 Burlington?
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 Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 1% more than Burlington ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,600. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Burlington?
$1,500 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($5,650 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Burlington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.47 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.02 to $24.36.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Burlington?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 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 Burlington
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.