Tile flooring cost in Washington
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $11,400
- Per sq ft
- $16 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 7
Across Washington, a tile floor costs about $3,150 to $11,400 for 200 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 18% above the US figure of $6,200. Tile and stone setters earn a median $37.46 an hour in Washington (US: $26.77).
Inside Washington, the metros we cover range from $6,950 (Spokane) to $7,700 (Bremerton) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Washington (statewide), standard level
$5,650 to $8,950
About $28 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Washington
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,850 | $7,300 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,450 | $4,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,150 | $7,300 | $11,400 | 100% |
Washington metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (200 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Seattle, WA | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Bellingham, WA | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Olympia, WA | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Yakima, WA | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | −5% |
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Washington
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.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
How Washington compares with nearby states
Washington ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for tile floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,750 and the cheapest Arkansas at $5,250, both for 200 sq ft at the midpoint. Washington sits at $7,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 170 miles away | $2,550 – $10,500 | $6,550 | −10% |
| Idaho | 380 miles away | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −21% |
| Montana | 500 miles away | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −15% |
| Utah | 650 miles away | $2,200 – $9,450 | $5,800 | −20% |
| Nevada | 780 miles away | $2,550 – $10,000 | $6,300 | −14% |
Quality levels and sizes in Washington
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Washington wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,150 to $6,450
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,650 to $8,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$8,100 to $11,400
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $790 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,350 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,350 – $12,900 | $11,300 – $17,900 | $16,200 – $22,800 |
If you are planning more than one job in Washington
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Washington wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+21%) and laminate flooring lowest (+7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,050 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,500 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,350 | +21% |
Wages behind the Washington number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.37 for Washington.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $37.46 an hour, which is 40% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the state, 1.9 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 $27.75 an hour, 22% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $34.69 an hour. About 25,060 work in the state. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($46.80 an hour) would add about $740 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($30.33) would take off about $570. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,550,970 jobs across Washington (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.56 | $27.75 | $34.69 | $22.66 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Washington?
$3,150 to $11,400 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Washington can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Washington is cheapest for tile floor?
Spokane at about $6,950 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Bremerton at $7,700.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Washington than the US average?
It is 18% more expensive: $7,300 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Washington?
About 47% ($3,450). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.37x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Washington?
The BLS statewide median is $37.46 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.33 to $46.80.
+Where does Washington rank for tile floor costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,300 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Washington?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $6,450 and premium work $8,100 to $11,400. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Washington
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.