Tile flooring cost in Kingsport, 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
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $2,000 to $9,150 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10 to $46 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 10% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.95 an hour in the Kingsport area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, 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 Kingsport, TN
| 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% |
What is behind the Kingsport number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Kingsport wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Kingsport 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 (86.4) 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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($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 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −10% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,750 | $8,300 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,300 |
How Kingsport compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $5,850. Johnson City is the cheapest at $5,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +4% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #244 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, Kingsport is 0% above 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 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | +10% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | +10% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +21% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +15% |
Why two Kingsport quotes can differ
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.
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Tile flooring in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Kingsport?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,150 in the Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 1% less than Kingsport ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
$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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 0% above 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport
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.