Tile flooring cost in Allentown, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $9,850
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #119
- 1 = most expensive
Allentown homeowners pay roughly $2,300 to $9,850 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11.50 to $49.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Allentown is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.71 an hour in the Allentown area, 8% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Allentown, PA, standard level
$4,550 to $7,600
About $23 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $5,050 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,550 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Allentown, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,050 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,350 | $2,800 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,300 | $6,050 | $9,850 | 100% |
Why Allentown 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 $24.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Allentown is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Allentown metro is 100.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,700, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Is Allentown cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $6,050 to $6,800 across Allentown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PAthis page | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | |
| Reading, PA40 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +12% |
| Scranton, PA45 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +12% |
| Trenton, NJ50 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA60 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +11% |
| Lancaster, PA70 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +9% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | +11% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Allentown comes in at #119 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, Allentown is 10% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +11% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +9% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +12% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +12% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +9% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +12% |
Cities with a workforce like Allentown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Allentown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,100 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −7% |
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | −4% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Allentown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Allentown 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
$2,300 to $5,300
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,550 to $7,600
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,850 to $9,850
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $4,000 | $3,400 – $5,700 | $5,100 – $7,400 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $10,600 | $9,100 – $15,200 | $13,700 – $19,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Allentown is 0.94 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.71 an hour, which is 8% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $33.48 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 2.1 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 $23.70 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $30.00 an hour. About 1,670 work in the metro. That is 44.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($33.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $700. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 11.5% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 377,180 jobs in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. That makes it the 69th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.24% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.80 | $24.71 | $33.48 | $26.77 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.27 | $23.70 | $30.00 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Allentown
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 Allentown?
Because every project leans on different trades, Allentown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs +2% and shower pan −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,150 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,300 | level |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −1% |
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Tile flooring in Allentown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Allentown?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $9,850 in the Allentown area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $7,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Allentown?
About $11.50 to $49.50 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 Allentown or Reading?
Reading is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,800, which is 12% more than Allentown ($6,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Allentown?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $6,050. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Allentown?
$1,700 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Allentown?
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 Allentown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Allentown expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Allentown is 10% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($6,750 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Allentown?
The BLS median is $24.71 an hour in the Allentown area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $33.48.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Allentown?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 to $5,300 and premium work $6,850 to $9,850. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Allentown
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.