Tile flooring cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a tile floor in South Dakota? Plan on $2,200 to $9,450 for 200 sq ft. Wages (0.92x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (88.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $5,850 (Rapid City) to $5,850 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$4,400 to $7,250
About $22 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,800 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,400 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,700 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,300 | $2,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,850 | $9,450 | 100% |
Tile flooring cost by metro in South Dakota
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
| Rapid City, SD | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
Quality levels and sizes in South Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,200 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,550 to $9,450
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $550 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $10,200 | $8,750 – $14,500 | $13,100 – $18,900 |
South Dakota versus the states around it
South Dakota ranks 32 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. South Dakota sits at $5,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +5% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $2,000 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +18% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $2,350 – $9,650 | $6,000 | +3% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in South Dakota
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.
Other South Dakota jobs that often go with tile floor
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−5%) and shower pan lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Wages behind the South Dakota 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 0.92 for South Dakota.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.34 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the state, 0.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.98 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. About 1,780 work in the state. That is 38.9 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 ($32.61 an hour) would add about $660 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.34) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (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% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
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Tile flooring in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in South Dakota?
$2,200 to $9,450 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for tile floor?
Rapid City at about $5,850 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $5,850.
+Is tile floor cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $5,850 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 39% ($2,300). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $24.34 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $32.61.
+Where does South Dakota rank for tile floor costs?
32nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,850 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in South Dakota?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,550 to $9,450. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in South Dakota
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.