Tile flooring cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Bend area: $2,250 to $10,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$4,650 to $7,800
About $23 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,750 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $6,200 | $10,100 | 100% |
Where the Bend price comes from
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 $23.84 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bend is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bend is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,900 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Bend
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bend. 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
$2,250 to $5,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,650 to $7,800
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $10,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $4,050 | $3,450 – $5,850 | $5,250 – $7,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,800 | $9,250 – $15,600 | $14,000 – $20,300 |
Who does the work: Bend 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 Bend the blend is 0.92.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.84 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.19 and $32.58 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.37 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 72.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $690 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 11.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bend has 108,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 193rd 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% | $22.19 | $23.84 | $32.58 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Bend 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).
Related projects, priced for Bend
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bend wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and laminate flooring lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Bend. Medford comes closest at about $6,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | +8% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | level |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +17% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $2,550 – $10,500 | $6,550 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bend ranks #104 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bend is 5% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | +8% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −10% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −11% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −9% |
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Tile flooring in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Bend?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $10,100 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $7,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Bend?
About $11.50 to $50.50 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 Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,600, which is 6% more than Bend ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $6,200. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$1,700 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Bend?
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 Bend area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 5% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $23.84 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.19 to $32.58.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Bend?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,400 and premium work $7,000 to $10,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Bend
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.