Tile flooring cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #153
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Sioux Falls area: $2,250 to $9,450 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 9% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$4,400 to $7,300
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 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Sioux Falls, 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 | $2,250 | $5,850 | $9,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Sioux Falls number
Labor is 39% 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 Sioux Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.92. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux Falls is at 95.5 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.6: $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 Sioux Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Sioux Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Sioux Falls. Sioux City comes closest at about $5,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $2,250 – $9,450 | $5,850 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | +6% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +14% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $2,500 – $9,750 | $6,100 | +5% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +2% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux Falls ranks #153 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 0% above the South Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in South Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,850 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −9% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $2,500 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +12% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $2,400 – $9,600 | $6,000 | +3% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Sioux Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux Falls. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,250 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,400 to $7,300
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) | $560 – $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 | $8,800 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $18,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux Falls 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.
Who does the work: Sioux Falls trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Sioux Falls the blend is 0.92.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux Falls 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.79 and $23.83 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 39.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $660 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 11.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux Falls has 178,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 130th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $18.79 | $22.53 | $23.83 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Sioux Falls?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−4%) and shower pan lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
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Tile flooring in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Sioux Falls?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $9,450 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,950, which is 2% more than Sioux Falls ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls?
$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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 0% above 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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 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 Sioux Falls
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.