Tile flooring cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for tile floor: $2,100 to $9,400 for 200 sq ft, or $10.50 to $47 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $22.61 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $5,500 (San Antonio) to $6,000 (Dallas) 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 Texas (statewide), standard level
$4,300 to $7,200
About $21.50 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,200 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,650 | $6,850 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,550 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,750 | $9,400 | 100% |
Texas labor market for tile floor
Texas's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.85 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.61 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour. About 1,260 work in the state. That is 0.9 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 $19.53 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 123,250 of them working in the state, 87.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($26.45 an hour) would add about $300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.28) would take off about $260. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Texas 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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 39 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. Texas sits at $5,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −5% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −5% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −9% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $1,800 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −7% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Texas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is −7% and laminate flooring −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
Tile flooring cost by metro in Texas
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $2,150 – $9,800 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | +2% |
| Beaumont, TX | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Midland, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Abilene, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Longview, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Killeen, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
| College Station, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Lubbock, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Texarkana, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Brownsville, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Laredo, TX | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −5% |
Basic, standard or premium: Texas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,100 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,200
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,500 to $9,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,150 – $10,000 | $8,550 – $14,400 | $13,000 – $18,800 |
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Tile flooring in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Texas?
$2,100 to $9,400 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for tile floor?
San Antonio at about $5,500 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Dallas at $6,000.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $5,750 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 37% ($2,100). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.61 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $26.45.
+Where does Texas rank for tile floor costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,750 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Texas?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,000 and premium work $6,500 to $9,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$6,000 midpoint
- Houston, TX$5,850 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$5,600 midpoint
- Austin, TX$5,600 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$5,600 midpoint
- Midland, TX$5,600 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Longview, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Waco, TX$5,550 midpoint
- College Station, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$5,550 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$5,550 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$5,550 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$5,550 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$5,500 midpoint
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.