Tile flooring cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,800
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
Dallas homeowners pay roughly $2,150 to $9,800 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11 to $49 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Dallas is 3% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Dallas area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$4,450 to $7,500
About $22.50 to $37.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $5,150 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,450 | $7,500 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $3,800 | $7,200 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,600 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $6,000 | $9,800 | 100% |
Where the Dallas 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 $23.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dallas is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dallas metro is 102.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,800, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Dallas is 0.87 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $28.30 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 1.1 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 $21.14 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $22.79 an hour. About 29,670 work in the metro. That is 73.3 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 ($28.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $420. At the 25th percentile ($22.32) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 7.0% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 4,049,800 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. That makes it the 4th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.60% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $22.32 | $23.04 | $28.30 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.19 | $21.14 | $22.79 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
How Dallas compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Dallas. College Station is the lowest at about $5,550 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $2,150 – $9,800 | $6,000 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −7% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −4% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Dallas comes in at #126 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, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Dallas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $3,100 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +22% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +11% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | +3% |
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dallas 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
$2,150 to $5,200
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,450 to $7,500
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,750 to $9,800
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,650 | $5,050 – $7,350 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $10,400 | $8,900 – $15,000 | $13,500 – $19,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dallas bid
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).
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Because every project leans on different trades, Dallas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −4% and laminate flooring −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −4% |
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Tile flooring in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Dallas?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,800 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $7,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Dallas?
About $11 to $49 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 7% less than Dallas ($6,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $6,000. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Dallas?
$1,600 to $7,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $28.30.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Dallas?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,200 and premium work $6,750 to $9,800. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Dallas
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.