Tile flooring cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $9,600
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Rhode Island, a tile floor costs about $2,250 to $9,600 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $23.64 an hour in Rhode Island (US: $26.77).
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$4,450 to $7,400
About $22.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,450 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,350 | $2,800 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,250 | $5,950 | $9,600 | 100% |
Which Rhode Island city is cheapest for tile floor?
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $2,500 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +5% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Rhode Island
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 27 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Rhode Island sits at $5,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $3,300 – $11,200 | $7,250 | +22% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $2,700 – $10,300 | $6,500 | +9% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $2,250 – $9,650 | $5,950 | level |
| New York | 160 miles away | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +14% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +12% |
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+2%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,850 | +2% |
Wages behind the Rhode Island number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.93 for Rhode Island.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.64 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $28.47 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.52 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. About 2,110 work in the state. That is 42.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($28.47 an hour) would add about $380 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.07) would take off about $360. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.07 | $23.64 | $28.47 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Rhode Island
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,250 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,450 to $7,400
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,650 to $9,600
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $560 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,550 | $5,000 – $7,200 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,500 – $10,400 | $8,900 – $14,800 | $13,300 – $19,200 |
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Tile flooring in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Rhode Island?
$2,250 to $9,600 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for tile floor?
Providence at about $6,250 (midpoint, 200 sq ft).
+Is tile floor cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $5,950 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 39% ($2,350). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.93x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $23.64 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.07 to $28.47.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for tile floor costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,950 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Rhode Island?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $5,200 and premium work $6,650 to $9,600. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Rhode Island
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.