Tile flooring cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,050
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Brownsville, plan on $2,050 to $9,050 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $45.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Brownsville area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$4,150 to $6,950
About $20.50 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,550 | $9,050 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville price comes from
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 $22.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Brownsville is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Brownsville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.0) 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 Brownsville. The wage table below marks each row.
Brownsville 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 Brownsville is 0.83 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Brownsville metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $16.90 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.33 and $18.88 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 29.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($26.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($19.28) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 5.5% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,450 jobs in the Brownsville-Harlingen area. That makes it the 151st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% 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% | $14.33 | $16.90 | $18.88 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Brownsville
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.
How Brownsville compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Brownsville. San Antonio is the lowest at about $5,500 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 240 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −1% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +4% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Brownsville comes in at #271 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, Brownsville is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,150 – $9,800 | $6,000 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Brownsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $2,550 – $10,600 | $6,600 | +19% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,850 – $8,900 | $5,350 | −3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Brownsville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Brownsville 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 $4,850
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,150 to $6,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,250 to $9,050
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,800 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $9,700 | $8,300 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,100 |
Related projects, priced for Brownsville
Because every project leans on different trades, Brownsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −16% and laminate flooring −21%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,400 – $10,200 | −19% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,600 | −21% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
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Tile flooring in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Brownsville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,050 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $6,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Brownsville?
About $10 to $45.50 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 Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 0% less than Brownsville ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,550. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Brownsville?
$1,550 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 4% below the Texas statewide estimate ($5,750 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Brownsville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.61 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $26.45.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Brownsville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,850 and premium work $6,250 to $9,050. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Brownsville
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.