Tile flooring cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,150
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #246
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Jackson, plan on $2,000 to $9,150 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.95 an hour in the Jackson area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$4,150 to $7,000
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 | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,600 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.95 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (85.5) 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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$2,000 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 |
What nearby projects cost in Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −10% and shower pan −14%.
| 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 | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
Jackson labor market for tile floor
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 Jackson is 0.81 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $20.95 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.45 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 68.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($17.57) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 2.6% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,530 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 227th 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% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Memphis is the priciest of the group at $5,650. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $5,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −6% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #246 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, Jackson is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −5% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +13% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +13% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +6% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Jackson
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
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Tile flooring in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Jackson?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,150 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $7,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Jackson?
About $10 to $46 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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 2% more than Jackson ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,600. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$1,500 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 0% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Jackson?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.95 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.57 to $22.81.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Jackson?
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 near Jackson
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.