Tile flooring cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
Greenville homeowners pay roughly $2,000 to $9,150 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10 to $46 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greenville is 10% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.92 an hour in the Greenville area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$4,150 to $7,000
About $20.50 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,600 | $9,150 | 100% |
Where the Greenville 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, Greenville wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) 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 Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$2,000 to $4,850
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,150 to $7,000
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,300 to $9,150
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,700 | $8,300 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,300 |
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Greenville. Spartanburg is the lowest at about $5,550 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #247 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, Greenville is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,950 – $8,950 | $5,450 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $3,600 – $12,500 | $8,050 | +45% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −2% |
Planning more than one job in Greenville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −9% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greenville is 0.81 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $20.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.34 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. About 3,250 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.47 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $440. At the 25th percentile ($18.68) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 7.9% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Greenville
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.
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Tile flooring in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Greenville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,150 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $7,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Greenville?
About $10 to $46 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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 0% less than Greenville ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,600. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$1,500 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 0% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Greenville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.92 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.68 to $26.47.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Greenville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,850 and premium work $6,300 to $9,150. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Greenville
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.