Tile flooring cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,000
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Tulsa, plan on $2,000 to $9,000 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.22 an hour in the Tulsa area, 21% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$4,100 to $6,900
About $20.50 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,100 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,050 | $2,450 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,500 | $9,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Tulsa number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.22 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tulsa is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tulsa metro is 93.8 (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 (89.2) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Tulsa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tulsa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −11% and laminate flooring −20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,700 | −20% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tulsa 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
$2,000 to $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,100 to $6,900
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,200 to $9,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,750 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,600 | $8,200 – $13,800 | $12,400 – $18,000 |
Is Tulsa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Tulsa. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $5,250 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Tulsa comes in at #277 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, Tulsa is 0% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Tulsa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $2,450 – $10,400 | $6,400 | +16% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +15% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +17% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $3,600 – $12,500 | $8,050 | +47% |
Why two Tulsa quotes can differ
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).
Tulsa 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 Tulsa is 0.81 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.22 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $24.18 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 2.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. About 3,990 work in the metro. That is 87.0 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 ($24.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($16.87) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 4.3% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 458,730 jobs in the Tulsa area. That makes it the 54th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.30% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $16.87 | $21.22 | $24.18 | $26.77 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Tulsa?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,000 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $6,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Tulsa?
About $10 to $45 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 0% less than Tulsa ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,500. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Tulsa?
$1,500 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 0% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($5,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $21.22 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.87 to $24.18.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Tulsa?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,800 and premium work $6,200 to $9,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Tulsa
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.