Tile flooring cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $9,000
- Per sq ft
- $9.95 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in San Antonio, plan on $2,000 to $9,000 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.95 to $45 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 $21.48 an hour in the San Antonio area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$4,100 to $6,900
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 | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,100 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,500 | $9,000 | 100% |
Where the San Antonio price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, San Antonio wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the San Antonio 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 (94.7) and land at $0 to $0.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio is 0.81 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.48 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $23.25 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 0.8 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 $18.94 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. About 8,400 work in the metro. That is 74.5 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 ($23.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($19.28) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 2.6% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,126,880 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. That makes it the 28th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.28 | $21.48 | $23.25 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
San Antonio: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for San Antonio 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
$2,000 to $4,800
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,100 to $6,900
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,200 to $9,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,750 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $9,600 | $8,200 – $13,800 | $12,400 – $18,000 |
What nearby projects cost in San Antonio
Because every project leans on different trades, San Antonio's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −11% and laminate flooring −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,750 | −19% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in San Antonio
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.
Is San Antonio cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $5,500 to $5,600 across San Antonio and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | +1% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, San Antonio comes in at #278 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, San Antonio is 5% 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 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +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% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,100 – $9,100 | $5,600 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like San Antonio's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $2,750 – $10,900 | $6,800 | +24% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | +21% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $2,650 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +16% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +5% |
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Tile flooring in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in San Antonio?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $9,000 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $6,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in San Antonio?
About $9.95 to $45 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 2% more than San Antonio ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $5,500. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in San Antonio?
$1,500 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 5% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $21.48 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $23.25.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in San Antonio?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,800 and premium work $6,200 to $9,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near San Antonio
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.