Tile flooring cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Blacksburg, plan on $2,150 to $9,400 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $47 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.50 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$4,300 to $7,250
About $21.50 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,650 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,800 | $9,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Blacksburg number
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 $23.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Blacksburg is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Blacksburg metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,600, 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 Blacksburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Blacksburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Blacksburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −9% and laminate flooring −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Blacksburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Blacksburg 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 $5,050
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,500 to $9,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,800 | $3,250 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $10,100 | $8,650 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $18,800 |
Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg is 0.88 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.03 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.47 and $22.13 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.76 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($18.35) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 8.6% or 7.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 74,070 jobs in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. That makes it the 248th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
How Blacksburg compares
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 $5,650 to $5,900 across Blacksburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | +2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Blacksburg comes in at #165 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, Blacksburg is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Blacksburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +3% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $2,900 – $11,500 | $7,200 | +25% |
Why two Blacksburg quotes can differ
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 Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Blacksburg?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,400 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Blacksburg?
About $10.50 to $47 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 Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 0% less than Blacksburg ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,800. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$1,600 to $7,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Blacksburg?
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 Blacksburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 2% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Blacksburg?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.50 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.35 to $29.76.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Blacksburg?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,050 and premium work $6,500 to $9,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Blacksburg
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.