Tile flooring cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Memphis, plan on $2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $46.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.00 an hour in the Memphis area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$4,200 to $7,100
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis number
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 $22.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Memphis 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 (92.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Memphis 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 Memphis is 0.84 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $24.63 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 0.8 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 $21.54 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $24.40 an hour. About 3,940 work in the metro. That is 64.4 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 ($24.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $210. At the 25th percentile ($17.87) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 3.7% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 611,670 jobs in the Memphis area. That makes it the 46th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.87 | $22.00 | $24.63 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Is Memphis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Memphis. Little Rock is the lowest at about $5,150 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −7% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,750 – $8,600 | $5,150 | −9% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Memphis comes in at #210 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, Memphis is 1% 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 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −6% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Memphis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | +14% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
Why two Memphis quotes can differ
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Memphis 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
$2,050 to $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,400 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,150 – $9,900 | $8,450 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Memphis
Because every project leans on different trades, Memphis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −8% and laminate flooring −10%.
| 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 | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
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Tile flooring in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Memphis?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Memphis?
About $10.50 to $46.50 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 7% less than Memphis ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,650. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Memphis?
$1,550 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 1% 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $22.00 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.87 to $24.63.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Memphis?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,950 and premium work $6,400 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Memphis
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.