Tile flooring cost in Scranton, 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
- $14.50 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Scranton, plan on $2,850 to $10,700 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $14.50 to $53.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.77 an hour in the Scranton area, 26% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Scranton, PA, standard level
$5,200 to $8,350
About $26 to $42 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 Scranton, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,750 | $7,050 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,050 | $3,700 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,850 | $6,800 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why Scranton prices look the way they do
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Scranton the blended ratio comes out at 1.23. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Scranton metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,750, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $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 Scranton. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Scranton bid
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).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Scranton 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 Scranton is 1.23 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Scranton 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $28.89 an hour. About 1,450 work in the metro. That is 56.7 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 ($37.82 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($24.16) it shrinks by about $760. The total moves by 4.7% or 11.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,620 jobs in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area. That makes it the 102nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| 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% | $19.53 | $23.22 | $28.89 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Scranton
Because every project leans on different trades, Scranton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +5% and hardwood flooring +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 | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
How Scranton compares
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 Scranton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $2,300 – $9,850 | $6,050 | −11% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | −5% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $2,850 – $10,600 | $6,750 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Scranton comes in at #24 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, Scranton is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| 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 | −11% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Scranton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −18% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $2,100 – $9,350 | $5,700 | −16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Scranton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Scranton 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
$2,850 to $6,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,200 to $8,350
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,600 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 | $5,700 – $8,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,700 – $12,000 | $10,400 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,500 |
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Tile flooring in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Scranton?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $10,700 in the Scranton 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 Scranton?
About $14.50 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 Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,050, which is 11% less than Scranton ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
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 Scranton?
$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 Scranton?
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 Scranton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton is 1% 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 Scranton?
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 Scranton?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $6,000 and premium work $7,600 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 Scranton
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.