Tile flooring cost in Tennessee
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Tennessee, a tile floor costs about $2,000 to $9,150 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $20.95 an hour in Tennessee (US: $26.77).
Inside Tennessee, the metros we cover range from $5,300 (Chattanooga) to $5,650 (Memphis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Tennessee (statewide), 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 Tennessee
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $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% |
Which Tennessee city is cheapest for tile floor?
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Nashville, TN | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Jackson, TN | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Johnson City, TN | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −5% |
Wages behind the Tennessee 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 0.81 for Tennessee.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $20.95 an hour, which is 22% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the state, 1.1 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 $21.64 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.78 an hour. About 26,250 work in the state. That is 80.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($22.81 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.57) would take off about $270. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,278,760 jobs across Tennessee (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.11 | $21.64 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Tennessee
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Tennessee
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Tennessee wages and prices. The grid 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 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,750 | $8,300 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,300 |
Tennessee versus the states around it
Tennessee ranks 43 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. Tennessee sits at $5,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 170 miles away | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Alabama | 190 miles away | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Georgia | 210 miles away | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | +4% |
| Indiana | 300 miles away | $2,200 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +4% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −4% |
Related projects, priced for Tennessee
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Tennessee wages and prices. Against national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−8%) and shower pan lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
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Tile flooring in Tennessee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Tennessee?
$2,000 to $9,150 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Tennessee can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Tennessee is cheapest for tile floor?
Chattanooga at about $5,300 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Memphis at $5,650.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Tennessee than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $5,600 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Tennessee?
About 36% ($2,000). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Tennessee?
The BLS statewide median is $20.95 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.57 to $22.81.
+Where does Tennessee rank for tile floor costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,600 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Tennessee?
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 by city in Tennessee
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.