Tile flooring cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Cleveland, plan on $2,250 to $9,400 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11.50 to $47 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$4,400 to $7,250
About $22 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,350 | $2,850 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $5,800 | $9,400 | 100% |
Where the Cleveland price comes from
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 Cleveland the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cleveland metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Cleveland?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cleveland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −1% and shower pan −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
How Cleveland compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Erie is the priciest of the group at $6,800. Youngstown is the cheapest at $5,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,800 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −6% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +16% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +14% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Cleveland comes in at #158 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, Cleveland is 3% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −4% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Cleveland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +12% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cleveland 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.
Cleveland labor market for tile floor
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 Cleveland is 0.94 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.99 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.98 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 1.5 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 $27.49 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $34.86 an hour. About 5,660 work in the metro. That is 54.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($29.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($21.74) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 8.2% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,031,130 jobs in the Cleveland area. That makes it the 36th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.66% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $21.74 | $23.99 | $29.98 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.57 | $27.49 | $34.86 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Cleveland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cleveland 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
$2,250 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,550 to $9,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,500 – $10,200 | $8,800 – $14,500 | $13,100 – $18,800 |
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Tile flooring in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Cleveland?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $9,400 in the Cleveland area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Cleveland?
About $11.50 to $47 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 Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 2% less than Cleveland ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $5,800. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Cleveland?
$1,700 to $7,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 3% 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 Cleveland?
The BLS median is $23.99 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $29.98.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Cleveland?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,100 and premium work $6,550 to $9,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Cleveland
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.