Tile flooring cost in Dayton, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,200
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #219
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Dayton, OH usually costs $2,100 to $9,200 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $46 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $550 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.21 an hour in the Dayton area, 17% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Dayton, OH, standard level
$4,250 to $7,050
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,250 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Dayton, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,600 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,650 | $9,200 | 100% |
Why Dayton prices look the way they do
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 Dayton the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dayton 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 92.7: $0 to $0.
Is Dayton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Dayton. Cincinnati comes closest at about $5,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OHthis page | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | |
| Cincinnati, OH55 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Columbus, OH70 miles | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN100 miles | $2,150 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN105 miles | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Lexington, KY120 miles | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dayton ranks #219 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dayton is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| 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 | +3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dayton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | +8% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −8% |
What nearby projects cost in Dayton
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dayton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−1%) and shower pan lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Dayton
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in Dayton
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 Dayton the blend is 0.87.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.21 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $28.25 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.3 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 $25.48 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $35.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 37.3 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 $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek has 372,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 70th 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% | $21.31 | $22.21 | $28.25 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.00 | $25.48 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Dayton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dayton. 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
$2,100 to $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,250 to $7,050
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,700 | $3,200 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $9,900 | $8,500 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,400 |
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Tile flooring in Dayton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Dayton?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,200 in the Dayton area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Dayton?
About $10.50 to $46 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 Dayton or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 1% more than Dayton ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dayton?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,650. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Dayton?
$1,600 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Dayton?
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 Dayton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dayton expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Ohio?
Dayton is 0% below 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 Dayton?
The BLS median is $22.21 an hour in the Dayton area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.31 to $28.25.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Dayton?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $4,950 and premium work $6,350 to $9,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Dayton
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.