Tile flooring cost in Hilton Head, 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
- #240
- 1 = most expensive
Hilton Head 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, Hilton Head is 10% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.92 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$4,150 to $7,000
About $21 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 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,600 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% 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 Hilton Head the blended ratio comes out at 0.81. 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 Hilton Head 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 (98.0) 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 Hilton Head. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 $21.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $25.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 111.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($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 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% 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% | $18.13 | $21.99 | $25.12 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Hilton Head bid
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 nearby projects cost in Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −9% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
Is Hilton Head cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $5,700. Columbia is the cheapest at $5,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #240 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, Hilton Head is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| 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 | −1% |
| 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 |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,400 | −4% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,450 | −2% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Hilton Head
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,750 | $8,300 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,300 |
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Tile flooring in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Hilton Head?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,150 in the Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 2% more than Hilton Head ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head?
$1,500 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head
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.