Tile flooring cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
Winston homeowners pay roughly $2,050 to $9,250 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10.50 to $46.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Winston is 9% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.00 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Winston, NC, 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 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $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 | $9,250 | 100% |
Why Winston prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Winston wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winston 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 (92.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Winston 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.
Winston against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Greensboro is the priciest of the group at $5,750. Burlington is the cheapest at $5,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Durham, NC70 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, Winston comes in at #213 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, Winston is 0% 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 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Winston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −7% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | +10% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −5% |
Related projects, priced for Winston
Because every project leans on different trades, Winston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −8% and shower pan −14%.
| 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 | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Winston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winston 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 $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,400 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 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $9,850 | $8,450 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
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 Winston is 0.83 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.64 and $26.92 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.8 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 $20.29 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 73.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($19.64) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 6.9% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,980 jobs in the Winston-Salem area. That makes it the 94th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.64 | $22.00 | $26.92 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Winston?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Winston?
About $10.50 to $46.50 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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 2% more than Winston ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
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 Winston?
$1,550 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 0% 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $22.00 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.64 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Winston?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,950 and premium work $6,400 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Winston
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.