Tile flooring cost in Bismarck, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Bismarck, ND usually costs $2,000 to $9,150 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $10 to $45.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $640 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.49 an hour in the Bismarck area, 23% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bismarck, ND, 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 Bismarck, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,550 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Bismarck prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bismarck the blended ratio comes out at 0.81. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bismarck is at 95.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $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 Bismarck. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Bismarck
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bismarck. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
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
$6,300 to $9,150
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 | $8,300 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,300 |
How Bismarck compares
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 $5,550 to $6,700 across Bismarck and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | |
| Fargo, ND190 miles | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Rapid City, SD210 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +5% |
| St. Cloud, MN325 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +20% |
| Sioux City, IA380 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +7% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,100 | $5,550 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bismarck ranks #262 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bismarck is 0% above the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bismarck against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | +12% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | +4% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $9,950 | $6,250 | +12% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | +13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bismarck bid
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.
What local crews earn in Bismarck
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Bismarck the blend is 0.81.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bismarck metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median: $20.49 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $29.68 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.93 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.41 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 87.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $730 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 13.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bismarck has 71,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 258th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $21.87 | $23.93 | $29.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Bismarck
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bismarck wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (−6%) and laminate flooring lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
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Tile flooring in Bismarck: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bismarck?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,150 in the Bismarck area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $7,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bismarck?
About $10 to $45.50 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 Bismarck or Fargo?
Fargo is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,950, which is 7% more than Bismarck ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bismarck?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,550. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bismarck?
$1,500 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bismarck?
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 Bismarck area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bismarck expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck is 0% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bismarck?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.49 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $29.68.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bismarck?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,850 and premium work $6,300 to $9,150. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bismarck
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.