Tile flooring cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,500 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $12.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Providence, RI usually costs $2,500 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $12.50 to $50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $27.54 an hour in the Providence area, 3% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Providence, RI, standard level
$4,750 to $7,750
About $24 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,650 | $3,200 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,500 | $6,250 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Providence number
Labor is 43% 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 Providence the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Providence is at 97.1 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 101.8: $0 to $0.
Why two Providence quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Providence
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 Providence the blend is 1.06.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.62 and $32.09 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 0.8 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 $28.50 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 3,240 of them working in the area, 45.4 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 $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 7.5% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Providence-Warwick has 714,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 42nd 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% | $21.62 | $27.54 | $32.09 | $26.77 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.10 | $28.50 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Providence?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Providence 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 – $6,950 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
Providence: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Providence. 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
$2,500 to $5,500
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,750 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $10,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $630 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,550 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,500 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,050 – $11,000 | $9,500 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $20,000 |
Providence against nearby metros and the rest of Rhode Island
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 $6,250 to $7,350 across Providence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $2,500 – $10,000 | $6,250 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $2,650 – $10,200 | $6,400 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $2,600 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $3,300 – $11,300 | $7,350 | +17% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $3,250 – $11,100 | $7,150 | +15% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | +3% |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $2,250 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Providence ranks #98 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Providence is 5% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −10% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −10% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −12% |
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Tile flooring in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Providence?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,500 to $10,000 in the Providence area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Providence?
About $12.50 to $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 Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,400, which is 3% more than Providence ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $6,250. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Providence?
$1,900 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Providence?
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 Providence area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 5% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint).
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $27.54 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.62 to $32.09.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Providence?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,500 to $5,500 and premium work $7,000 to $10,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Providence
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.