Tile flooring cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Medford, OR usually costs $2,300 to $10,100 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $11.50 to $50.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Medford, 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 Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,800 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,300 | $6,200 | $10,100 | 100% |
Why Medford prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Medford wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Medford 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 101.4: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Medford?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Medford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+6%) and laminate flooring lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,100 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $990 – $2,950 | +6% |
What local crews earn in Medford
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 Medford the blend is 0.93.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.25 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $35.07 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 5.6 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 $23.72 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.22 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 58.4 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 $860 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 13.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Medford has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 220th 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% | $21.03 | $24.25 | $35.07 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.42 | $23.72 | $29.22 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Medford
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Medford. 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
$2,300 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 | $3,500 – $5,850 | $5,250 – $7,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,800 | $9,250 – $15,600 | $14,000 – $20,300 |
Is Medford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Eugene is the priciest of the group at $6,600. Chico is the cheapest at $6,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $2,300 – $10,200 | $6,200 | level |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | level |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +6% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,150 | −1% |
| 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, Medford ranks #102 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Medford 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% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −9% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +5% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Medford
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.
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Tile flooring in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Medford?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $10,100 in the Medford 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 Medford?
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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,600, which is 6% more than Medford ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
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 Medford?
$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 Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford 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 Medford?
The BLS median is $24.25 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.03 to $35.07.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Medford?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 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 Medford
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.