Tile flooring cost in Oregon
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 5
What does it cost to install a tile floor in Oregon? Plan on $2,550 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft. Wages (1.06x the US blend), materials (price index 105.3) and permit costs (103.4) put the state above the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Oregon, the metros we cover range from $6,200 (Bend) to $6,700 (Portland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Oregon (statewide), standard level
$4,950 to $8,150
About $24.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 | $3,200 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,550 | $10,500 | 100% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Oregon
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Related projects, priced for Oregon
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oregon wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+18%) and laminate flooring lowest (+3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,250 | +18% |
Oregon metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | −5% |
| Bend, OR | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | −5% |
How Oregon compares with nearby states
Oregon ranks 11 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Oregon sits at $6,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 170 miles away | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +11% |
| Idaho | 350 miles away | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −12% |
| Montana | 550 miles away | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −5% |
| Utah | 600 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −11% |
| Nevada | 660 miles away | $2,550 – $10,000 | $6,300 | −4% |
What tile and stone setters and the other trades earn in Oregon
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.06 for Oregon.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.27 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $34.61 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the state, 4.0 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 $24.45 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.91 an hour. About 12,620 work in the state. That is 64.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($34.61 an hour) would add about $500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.58) would take off about $450. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,967,130 jobs across Oregon (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $22.58 | $28.27 | $34.61 | $26.77 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $22.66 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Oregon
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oregon wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,550 to $5,750
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,950 to $8,150
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,350 to $10,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $630 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,300 | $3,700 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,100 – $11,500 | $9,900 – $16,300 | $14,700 – $21,100 |
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Tile flooring in Oregon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Oregon?
$2,550 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oregon can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oregon is cheapest for tile floor?
Bend at about $6,200 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Portland at $6,700.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Oregon than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $6,550 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oregon?
About 40% ($2,650). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Oregon?
The BLS statewide median is $28.27 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $34.61.
+Where does Oregon rank for tile floor costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,550 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Oregon?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,750 and premium work $7,350 to $10,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Oregon
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.