Tile flooring cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $10,500
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #30
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Philadelphia, PA usually costs $2,900 to $10,500 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $14.50 to $52.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $520 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $34.01 an hour in the Philadelphia area, 27% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$5,200 to $8,250
About $26 to $41.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,150 | $3,750 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,900 | $6,700 | $10,500 | 100% |
Where the Philadelphia price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Philadelphia wages are 1.26 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Philadelphia is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.6: $0 to $0.
How Philadelphia compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Philadelphia. Atlantic City is the lowest at about $6,500 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | level |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $2,650 – $10,400 | $6,500 | −3% |
| 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, Philadelphia ranks #30 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Philadelphia is 0% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | −10% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −1% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | −9% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,150 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | −13% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,200 – $9,900 | $6,050 | −10% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Philadelphia
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Philadelphia
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Philadelphia. 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
$2,900 to $5,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,200 to $8,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,500 to $10,500
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $720 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,450 | $3,900 – $6,200 | $5,600 – $7,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,800 – $11,900 | $10,400 – $16,500 | $15,000 – $21,100 |
What local crews earn in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia the blend is 1.26.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $34.01 an hour, 27% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.64 and $38.68 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 1.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $34.37 an hour. BLS counts 14,580 of them working in the area, 50.3 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 $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $740. That is a swing of roughly 11.1% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has 2,897,830 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 7th 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% | $24.64 | $34.01 | $38.68 | $26.77 | 1.27 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.43 | $26.50 | $34.37 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Philadelphia
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Philadelphia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,650 – $12,800 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,250 – $7,650 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
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Tile flooring in Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Philadelphia?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $10,500 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,200 to $8,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Philadelphia?
About $14.50 to $52.50 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 Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,750, which is 0% more than Philadelphia ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $6,700. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Philadelphia?
$2,150 to $7,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 0% 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 Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $34.01 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.64 to $38.68.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Philadelphia?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $5,950 and premium work $7,500 to $10,500. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Philadelphia
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.