Tile flooring cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $10,700
- Per sq ft
- $14 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #27
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Erie area: $2,850 to $10,700 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 runs 9% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.77 an hour in the Erie area, 26% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Erie, PA, standard level
$5,200 to $8,350
About $26 to $41.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $5,050 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,350 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,750 | $7,050 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,050 | $3,650 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,850 | $6,800 | $10,700 | 100% |
Where the Erie 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 $33.77 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 1.22 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Erie is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,750 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $0 to $0.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Erie. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Erie 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 Erie the blend is 1.22.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Erie metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $33.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $37.82 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $26.60 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 44.8 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 $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $760. That is a swing of roughly 11.3% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Erie has 120,480 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 181st 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% | $24.16 | $33.77 | $37.82 | $26.77 | 1.26 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.41 | $22.35 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
How Erie compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Erie. Youngstown is the lowest at about $5,500 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −19% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −14% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −7% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $2,200 – $9,250 | $5,700 | −16% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Erie ranks #27 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Erie is 0% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | −10% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −18% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | −10% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $2,550 – $9,800 | $6,150 | −9% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Erie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Erie. 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
$2,850 to $6,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,200 to $8,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,550 to $10,700
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $710 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,500 | $3,900 – $6,250 | $5,650 – $8,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,700 – $12,000 | $10,400 – $16,700 | $15,100 – $21,400 |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Erie
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.
Planning more than one job in Erie?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Erie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,450 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,050 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
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Tile flooring in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Erie?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $10,700 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,200 to $8,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Erie?
About $14 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 Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 19% less than Erie ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $6,800. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Erie?
$2,150 to $8,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Erie?
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 Erie area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 0% above 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 Erie?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $33.77 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.16 to $37.82.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Erie?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $6,000 and premium work $7,550 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 Erie
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.