Tile flooring cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a tile floor in North Dakota? Plan on $2,000 to $9,100 for 200 sq ft. Wages (0.81x the US blend), materials (price index 95.7) and permit costs (89.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $5,550 (Bismarck) to $5,950 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$4,150 to $7,000
About $20.50 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,550 | $9,100 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,000 to $4,850
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,150 to $7,000
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,250 to $9,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,700 | $8,250 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,200 |
How North Dakota compares with nearby states
North Dakota ranks 47 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 Dakota sits at $5,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +24% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +10% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $2,350 – $9,650 | $6,000 | +8% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in North Dakota
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.
North Dakota labor market for tile floor
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.81 for North Dakota.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $20.49 an hour, which is 23% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $29.68 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the state, 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 $23.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. About 5,050 work in the state. That is 117.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($29.68 an hour) would add about $730 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.00) would take off about $200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.00 | $20.49 | $29.68 | $26.77 | 0.77 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in North Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −10% |
Tile flooring cost by metro in North Dakota
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Bismarck, ND | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
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Tile flooring in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in North Dakota?
$2,000 to $9,100 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for tile floor?
Bismarck at about $5,550 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Fargo at $5,950.
+Is tile floor cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $5,550 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 36% ($2,000). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $20.49 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $29.68.
+Where does North Dakota rank for tile floor costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,550 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in North Dakota?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,850 and premium work $6,250 to $9,100. 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 Dakota
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.