Tile flooring cost in Roanoke, 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
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Roanoke area: $2,100 to $9,400 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 runs 7% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.50 an hour in the Roanoke area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke 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 $23.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Roanoke is 0.87 (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. Roanoke 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 93.6: $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 Roanoke. The wage table below marks each row.
How Roanoke 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 $5,800 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,150 – $9,700 | $5,950 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Roanoke ranks #173 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Roanoke is 3% 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 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,150 – $9,450 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −3% |
Who does the work: Roanoke 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 Roanoke the blend is 0.87.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Roanoke 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 $18.34 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.31 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 78.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about 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 7.1% to 8.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Roanoke has 153,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 153rd 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% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Roanoke
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Roanoke wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, hardwood flooring comes out highest (−10%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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.
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
Roanoke: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Roanoke. 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
$2,100 to $5,000
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,300 to $7,200
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,450 to $9,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,750 | $3,200 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,050 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $10,000 | $8,600 – $14,400 | $12,900 – $18,800 |
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Tile flooring in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Roanoke?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,100 to $9,400 in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 0% more than Roanoke ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
$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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $5,000 and premium work $6,450 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 Roanoke
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.