Tile flooring cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $11,400
- Per sq ft
- $15.50 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #7
- 1 = most expensive
Kennewick homeowners pay roughly $3,150 to $11,400 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $15.50 to $57 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kennewick is 18% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $37.46 an hour in the Kennewick area, 40% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$5,650 to $8,950
About $28 to $45 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 Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,400 | $4,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,150 | $7,300 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Kennewick number
Labor is 47% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Kennewick the blended ratio comes out at 1.36. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kennewick metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,900, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) 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 Kennewick. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Kennewick bid
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).
Kennewick: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kennewick 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
$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 – $8,600 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,300 – $12,900 | $11,300 – $17,900 | $16,200 – $22,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Kennewick
Because every project leans on different trades, Kennewick's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +27% and laminate flooring +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
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 Kennewick is 1.36 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kennewick metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.32 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $33.92 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 85.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($30.33) it shrinks by about $570. The total moves by 10.2% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,490 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland area. That makes it the 169th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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% | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
How Kennewick compares
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $7,350. Coeur d'Alene is the cheapest at $5,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | −5% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −21% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | −8% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Kennewick comes in at #7 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, Kennewick is 0% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kennewick's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −24% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $2,150 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −22% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $2,650 – $10,200 | $6,400 | −12% |
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Tile flooring in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Kennewick?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $11,400 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Kennewick?
About $15.50 to $57 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,250, which is 1% less than Kennewick ($7,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $7,300. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$2,350 to $8,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 0% above the Washington statewide estimate ($7,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Kennewick?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $37.46 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.33 to $46.80.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Kennewick?
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 near Kennewick
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.