Tile flooring cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #183
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Akron area: $2,200 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Akron area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$4,300 to $7,150
About $21.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,700 | $9,250 | 100% |
Where the Akron price comes from
Labor is 39% 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 Akron the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Akron is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $0 to $0.
Akron: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Akron. 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
$2,200 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,150
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) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $10,000 | $8,600 – $14,300 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Akron bid
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.
How Akron 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 $5,500 to $6,650 across Akron and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −4% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +16% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Akron ranks #183 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Akron is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | level |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +13% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +19% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −1% |
What nearby projects cost in Akron
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Akron wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (level) and shower pan lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,950 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
Who does the work: Akron trade wages
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 Akron the blend is 0.90.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.81 and $29.97 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.28 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $37.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,830 of them working in the area, 57.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $590 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 10.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Akron has 319,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 80th 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% | $20.81 | $22.48 | $29.97 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.50 | $28.28 | $37.65 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Akron?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,250 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Akron?
About $11 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 1% less than Akron ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,700. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Akron?
$1,650 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($5,650 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.81 to $29.97.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Akron?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,000 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 Akron
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.