Tile flooring cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $9,600
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #127
- 1 = most expensive
Fargo homeowners pay roughly $2,350 to $9,600 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11.50 to $48 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fargo is 4% lower. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Fargo, ND, standard level
$4,500 to $7,450
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,450 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,450 | $2,900 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,350 | $5,950 | $9,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Fargo number
Labor is 41% 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 Fargo the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fargo metro is 95.7 (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 (90.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Fargo quotes can differ
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.
Fargo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fargo 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
$2,350 to $5,250
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,500 to $7,450
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,700 to $9,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $580 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,950 | $3,400 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,200 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,650 – $10,500 | $9,050 – $14,900 | $13,400 – $19,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Fargo
Because every project leans on different trades, Fargo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −3% and laminate flooring −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $900 – $2,700 | −4% |
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 Fargo is 0.97 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $25.70 an hour, which is 4% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.15 and $29.68 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.29 and $29.85 an hour. About 1,760 work in the metro. That is 118.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($29.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($18.15) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 5.3% or 10.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 148,660 jobs in the Fargo area. That makes it the 156th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.15 | $25.70 | $29.68 | $26.77 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.29 | $23.72 | $29.85 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
How Fargo compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $7,050. Bismarck is the cheapest at $5,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +12% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +18% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +12% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | −2% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Fargo comes in at #127 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, Fargo is 7% above the North Dakota figure.
Other North Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Fargo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −5% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +11% |
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Tile flooring in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Fargo?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $9,600 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $7,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Fargo?
About $11.50 to $48 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 Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,700, which is 12% more than Fargo ($5,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $5,950. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Fargo?
$1,750 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Fargo?
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 Fargo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 7% 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 Fargo?
The BLS median is $25.70 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.15 to $29.68.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Fargo?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $5,250 and premium work $6,700 to $9,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Fargo
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.