Tile flooring cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Greensboro, plan on $2,150 to $9,400 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $47 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Greensboro area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$4,300 to $7,200
About $21.50 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,200 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,650 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,750 | $9,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
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 $23.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greensboro is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro 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 (92.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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.
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Greensboro. Burlington is the lowest at about $5,600 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 20 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #166 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, Greensboro is 2% above 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 | −2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −10% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +10% |
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −8% and laminate flooring −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$2,150 to $5,050
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,200
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,500 to $9,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,800 | $3,250 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $10,100 | $8,650 – $14,400 | $13,000 – $18,800 |
Greensboro 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 Greensboro is 0.88 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.64 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $24.77 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 ($24.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $380. The total moves by 1.6% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.84 | $23.64 | $24.77 | $26.77 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Greensboro?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,400 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Greensboro?
About $10.50 to $47 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 3% less than Greensboro ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,750. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$1,600 to $7,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 2% above 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 Greensboro?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $24.77.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Greensboro?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,050 and premium work $6,500 to $9,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Greensboro
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.