Tile flooring cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $10,700
- Per sq ft
- $13.50 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #34
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Portland, plan on $2,650 to $10,700 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $13.50 to $53.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.76 an hour in the Portland area, 11% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Portland, OR, standard level
$5,050 to $8,300
About $25.50 to $41.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,350 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,700 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why Portland prices look the way they do
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 $29.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Portland is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Portland metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,900, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Portland quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Portland?
Because every project leans on different trades, Portland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +22% and laminate flooring +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,200 – $7,600 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,350 | +22% |
Portland 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 Portland is 1.12 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.76 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.43 and $35.94 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 3.2 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 $26.08 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $31.65 an hour. About 7,950 work in the metro. That is 65.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($24.43) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 7.3% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,208,410 jobs in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. That makes it the 25th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.78% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $24.43 | $29.76 | $35.94 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.45 | $26.08 | $31.65 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Portland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Portland 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
$2,650 to $5,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,050 to $8,300
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,500 to $10,700
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $660 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,000 – $4,400 | $3,800 – $6,200 | $5,600 – $8,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,300 – $11,800 | $10,100 – $16,600 | $15,000 – $21,400 |
Portland against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $6,200 to $7,300 across Portland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +9% |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +8% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | −7% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $2,550 – $10,500 | $6,550 | −2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Portland comes in at #34 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, Portland is 2% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $2,250 – $10,100 | $6,200 | −7% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Portland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −16% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $2,650 – $10,100 | $6,350 | −5% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $2,750 – $10,900 | $6,800 | +2% |
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Tile flooring in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Portland?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $10,700 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,050 to $8,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Portland?
About $13.50 to $53.50 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 Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,600, which is 2% less than Portland ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,700. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Portland?
$2,000 to $8,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Portland?
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 Portland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 2% above 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 Portland?
The BLS median is $29.76 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.43 to $35.94.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Portland?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,900 and premium work $7,500 to $10,700. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Portland
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.