Tile flooring cost in Nashville, 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
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Nashville, TN usually costs $2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $46 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $560 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.60 an hour in the Nashville area, 19% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Nashville, 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 | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
Why Nashville prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% 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 Nashville the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Nashville is at 96.2 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 96.3: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Nashville?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Nashville 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 | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Nashville
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 Nashville the blend is 0.83.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.60 an hour, 19% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $26.98 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 1.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.21 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $24.27 an hour. BLS counts 9,170 of them working in the area, 83.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $430 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin has 1,099,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 33rd 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% | $17.64 | $21.60 | $26.98 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.67 | $22.21 | $24.27 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Nashville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Nashville. 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
$2,050 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $9,850 | $8,400 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,500 |
How Nashville compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Nashville. Chattanooga is the lowest at about $5,300 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −6% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Nashville ranks #223 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Nashville is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 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% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $2,450 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +7% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $2,250 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $2,500 – $10,500 | $6,500 | +16% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Nashville
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).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
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Tile flooring in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Nashville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $10.50 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 Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 2% less than Nashville ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
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 Nashville?
$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 Nashville?
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 Nashville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville 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 Nashville?
The BLS median is $21.60 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.64 to $26.98.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Nashville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,900 and premium work $6,350 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 Nashville
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.