Tile flooring cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,400 – $9,850
- Per sq ft
- $12 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #115
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Burlington area: $2,400 to $9,850 for 200 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.3).
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$4,650 to $7,600
About $23 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,900 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,800 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,550 | $3,050 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,400 | $6,150 | $9,850 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Burlington wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $0 to $0.
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$2,400 to $5,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,650 to $7,600
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,850 to $9,850
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $600 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,800 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,400 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,850 – $10,800 | $9,300 – $15,200 | $13,700 – $19,700 |
Is Burlington 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 $5,900 to $7,100 across Burlington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $2,200 – $9,600 | $5,900 | −4% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +5% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $2,850 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +9% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $3,200 – $11,000 | $7,100 | +16% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,100 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #115 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 0% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +11% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −9% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,450 – $9,800 | $6,100 | level |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+2%) and laminate flooring lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
Who does the work: Burlington trade wages
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 Burlington the blend is 1.01.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $26.87 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.48 and $30.64 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $24.01 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 38.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd 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% | $23.48 | $26.87 | $30.64 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington bid
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
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Tile flooring in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Burlington?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,400 to $9,850 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $7,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Burlington?
About $12 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,300, which is 3% more than Burlington ($6,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $6,150. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Burlington?
$1,800 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 0% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($6,100 at the midpoint).
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $26.87 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.48 to $30.64.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Burlington?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,400 to $5,400 and premium work $6,850 to $9,850. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Burlington
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.