Tile flooring cost in Rapid City, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #156
- 1 = most expensive
Rapid City homeowners pay roughly $2,200 to $9,450 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11 to $47 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Rapid City is 6% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Rapid City area, 9% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Rapid City, SD, 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 Rapid City, SD
| 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% |
Where the Rapid City 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, Rapid City wages are 0.92 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rapid City metro is 95.5 (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 (89.2) 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 Rapid City. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Rapid City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rapid City 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
$2,200 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 |
Rapid City against nearby metros and the rest of South Dakota
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 $5,550 to $6,150 across Rapid City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SDthis page | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | |
| Bismarck, ND210 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Cheyenne, WY220 miles | $2,400 – $9,650 | $6,000 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO260 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | +5% |
| Fort Collins, CO275 miles | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | +5% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Rapid City comes in at #156 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, Rapid City is 0% below the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Rapid City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rapid City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $2,900 – $11,500 | $7,200 | +24% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −2% |
Planning more than one job in Rapid City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Rapid City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −5% and shower pan −9%.
| 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 | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,550 | −9% |
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 Rapid City is 0.92 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Rapid City metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median: $24.34 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.94 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.14 and $22.91 an hour. About 410 work in the metro. That is 55.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($32.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $660. At the 25th percentile ($23.34) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 11.3% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,820 jobs in the Rapid City area. That makes it the 249th 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% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.14 | $21.94 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Rapid City bid
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.
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Tile flooring in Rapid City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Rapid City?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,450 in the Rapid City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Rapid City?
About $11 to $47 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 Rapid City or Bismarck?
Bismarck is 210 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 5% less than Rapid City ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rapid City?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,850. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Rapid City?
$1,650 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Rapid City?
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 Rapid City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rapid City expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Rapid City is 0% below the South Dakota statewide estimate ($5,850 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Rapid City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.34 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $32.61.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Rapid City?
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 near Rapid City
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.