Tile flooring cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in St. George, UT usually costs $2,050 to $9,250 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $46.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $550 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.69 an hour in the St. George area, 19% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$4,200 to $7,100
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
Where the St. George price comes from
Labor is 37% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In St. George the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. George is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.3: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in St. George
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For St. George the blend is 0.83.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.69 an hour, 19% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $25.78 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 14.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $21.96 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,500 of them working in the area, 165.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. George has 90,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 219th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.33 | $21.69 | $25.78 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Planning more than one job in St. George?
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. George wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−10%) and laminate flooring lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,900 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,700 – $6,150 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
Why two St. George 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.
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. George. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,050 to $4,950
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,100
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,950 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $9,850 | $8,450 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,500 |
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than St. George. Lake Havasu City comes closest at about $5,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $2,650 – $10,100 | $6,350 | +13% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +5% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $2,350 – $9,700 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. George ranks #214 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. George is 3% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,200 – $9,500 | $5,850 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,700 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,300 – $10,100 | $6,200 | +10% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +30% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
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Tile flooring in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in St. George?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in St. George?
About $10.50 to $46.50 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 St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 1% more than St. George ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,650. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in St. George?
$1,550 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in St. George?
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 St. George area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 3% below the Utah statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in St. George?
The BLS median is $21.69 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.33 to $25.78.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in St. George?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,950 and premium work $6,350 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near St. George
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.