Tile flooring cost in Charlottesville, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #160
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Charlottesville, VA usually costs $2,150 to $9,450 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $11 to $47 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.50 an hour in the Charlottesville area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Charlottesville, VA, standard level
$4,350 to $7,250
About $21.50 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,350 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Charlottesville, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,650 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,800 | $9,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville is 0.89 (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.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Charlottesville is at 96.8 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 99.1: $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 Charlottesville. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville the blend is 0.89.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Charlottesville 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $21.67 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $22.62 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 49.7 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 $500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 7.0% to 8.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Charlottesville has 114,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 190th 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% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.49 | $21.67 | $22.62 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Charlottesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Charlottesville. 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
$2,150 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,350 to $7,250
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,550 to $9,450
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 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $10,200 | $8,700 – $14,500 | $13,100 – $18,900 |
Related projects, priced for Charlottesville
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Charlottesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−5%) and shower pan lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
Charlottesville against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Charlottesville. Roanoke is the lowest at about $5,750 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA40 miles | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA55 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Richmond, VA75 miles | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | level |
| Washington, DC85 miles | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | +6% |
| Roanoke, VA85 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Charlottesville ranks #160 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Charlottesville is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| 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 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Charlottesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −5% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Charlottesville bid
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.
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Tile flooring in Charlottesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Charlottesville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $9,450 in the Charlottesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,350 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 Charlottesville?
About $11 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 Charlottesville or Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 0% less than Charlottesville ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville?
$1,600 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Charlottesville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $5,100 and premium work $6,550 to $9,450. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Charlottesville
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.