Tile flooring cost in Lynchburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $9,400
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
Lynchburg homeowners pay roughly $2,100 to $9,400 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10.50 to $47 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lynchburg is 7% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.50 an hour in the Lynchburg area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Lynchburg, VA, standard level
$4,300 to $7,200
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 | $7,200 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Lynchburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,750 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,150 | $2,600 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $5,750 | $9,400 | 100% |
Where the Lynchburg 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, Lynchburg wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Lynchburg 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 (89.4) 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 Lynchburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Lynchburg bid
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
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.
Planning more than one job in Lynchburg?
Because every project leans on different trades, Lynchburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −9% and laminate flooring −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,550 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Lynchburg is 0.87 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lynchburg 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 $18.46 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.48 and $21.81 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 61.7 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 ($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 97,190 jobs in the Lynchburg area. That makes it the 206th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% 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% | $17.48 | $18.46 | $21.81 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Lynchburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lynchburg 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
$2,100 to $5,050
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,200
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) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $10,100 | $8,600 – $14,400 | $13,000 – $18,800 |
How Lynchburg compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlottesville is the priciest of the group at $5,800. Burlington is the cheapest at $5,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VAthis page | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | |
| Roanoke, VA40 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA55 miles | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA75 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
| Harrisonburg, VA80 miles | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Burlington, NC90 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Lynchburg comes in at #172 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, Lynchburg is 3% 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 | −2% |
| 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 | +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 |
Cities with a workforce like Lynchburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lynchburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,000 – $8,950 | $5,500 | −5% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +12% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $2,600 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +15% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +26% |
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Tile flooring in Lynchburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Lynchburg?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,400 in the Lynchburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Lynchburg?
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 Lynchburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 0% less than Lynchburg ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lynchburg?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,750. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Lynchburg?
$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 Lynchburg?
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 Lynchburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lynchburg expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Virginia?
Lynchburg is 3% 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 Lynchburg?
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 Lynchburg?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 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 Lynchburg
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.