Tile flooring cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Corpus Christi, plan on $2,100 to $9,100 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $45.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$4,200 to $7,000
About $21 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,150 | $2,550 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,600 | $9,100 | 100% |
Where the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% 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 Corpus Christi 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 (92.7) 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 Corpus Christi. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Corpus Christi 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.
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 0.85 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Corpus Christi 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 $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. About 2,640 work in the metro. That is 137.1 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 ($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 5.4% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 192,580 jobs in the Corpus Christi area. That makes it the 118th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% 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% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Corpus Christi
Because every project leans on different trades, Corpus Christi's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −9% and laminate flooring −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,900 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
Corpus Christi against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $5,600. San Antonio is the cheapest at $5,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −2% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Corpus Christi comes in at #237 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, Corpus Christi is 3% 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 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Corpus Christi's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $2,350 – $10,300 | $6,300 | +13% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,150 | +10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Corpus Christi
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Corpus Christi 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
$2,100 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,000
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,300 to $9,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,650 | $3,150 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,850 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,150 – $9,800 | $8,400 – $14,000 | $12,600 – $18,200 |
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Tile flooring in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Corpus Christi?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,100 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 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 Corpus Christi?
About $10.50 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 Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 1% less than Corpus Christi ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,600. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$1,550 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 3% 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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $4,900 and premium work $6,300 to $9,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Corpus Christi
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.