Tile flooring cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $1,950 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $9.80 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
Myrtle Beach homeowners pay roughly $1,950 to $9,100 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $9.80 to $45.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Myrtle Beach is 11% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.92 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$4,100 to $6,950
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 | $1,800 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,100 | $6,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $1,950 | $2,350 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,950 | $5,550 | $9,100 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach price comes from
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 Myrtle Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. 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 Myrtle Beach 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 (93.6) 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 Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach is 0.79 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Myrtle Beach 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 $18.37 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 98.5 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 8.0% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% 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% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Myrtle Beach 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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
$1,950 to $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,100 to $6,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,250 to $9,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,450 – $3,600 | $3,100 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $3,900 – $9,650 | $8,200 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,200 |
How Myrtle Beach compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Columbia comes closest at about $5,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $1,950 – $9,100 | $5,550 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #276 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, Myrtle Beach is 1% below 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 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | +8% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +20% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,250 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +6% |
What nearby projects cost in Myrtle Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −10% and shower pan −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −15% |
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Tile flooring in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Myrtle Beach?
For 200 sq ft, expect $1,950 to $9,100 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $6,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Myrtle Beach?
About $9.80 to $45.50 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 1% more than Myrtle Beach ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $5,550. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$1,450 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 1% below 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $1,950 to $4,800 and premium work $6,250 to $9,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Myrtle Beach
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.