Tile flooring cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,450
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #154
- 1 = most expensive
Richmond homeowners pay roughly $2,200 to $9,450 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $11 to $47.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Richmond is 6% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the Richmond area, 10% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Richmond, VA, standard level
$4,350 to $7,300
About $22 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,350 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,600 | $6,750 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,850 | $9,450 | 100% |
Where the Richmond price comes from
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 $24.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Richmond is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Richmond 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 (97.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Richmond against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $6,150. Virginia Beach is the cheapest at $5,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −4% |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $2,200 – $10,000 | $6,150 | +5% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +2% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Richmond comes in at #154 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, Richmond 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 | −4% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Richmond's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $2,150 – $9,350 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $2,700 – $10,200 | $6,450 | +11% |
Related projects, priced for Richmond
Because every project leans on different trades, Richmond's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −5% and laminate flooring −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −5% |
Richmond: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Richmond 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
$2,200 to $5,100
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,350 to $7,300
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) | $550 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,850 | $3,300 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,100 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $10,200 | $8,750 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $18,900 |
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 Richmond is 0.90 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $29.59 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 1.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.39 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.21 and $22.61 an hour. About 4,560 work in the metro. That is 69.1 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 ($29.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $440. At the 25th percentile ($17.66) it shrinks by about $510. The total moves by 7.5% or 8.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 660,350 jobs in the Richmond area. That makes it the 45th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.42% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $17.66 | $24.10 | $29.59 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.21 | $20.39 | $22.61 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Richmond
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.
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Tile flooring in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Richmond?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,450 in the Richmond area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,350 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Richmond?
About $11 to $47.50 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 Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,600, which is 4% less than Richmond ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,850. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Richmond?
$1,650 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Richmond?
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 Richmond area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.66 to $29.59.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Richmond?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 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 Richmond
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.