Tile flooring cost in Olympia, 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
- +17%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
Olympia 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, Olympia is 17% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $37.46 an hour in the Olympia area, 40% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Olympia, WA, standard level
$5,600 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 | $3,100 | $3,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 53% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,400 | $4,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,150 | $7,300 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Olympia wages are 1.36 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Olympia 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 (103.7) 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 Olympia. The wage table below marks each row.
How Olympia compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Olympia. Portland is the lowest at about $6,700 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | −8% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | level |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Olympia comes in at #8 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, Olympia is 0% below 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 | −4% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Olympia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −23% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −24% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | −21% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
Planning more than one job in Olympia?
Because every project leans on different trades, Olympia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +20% and laminate flooring +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,500 – $27,200 | +17% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +20% |
Cost by quality level and size in Olympia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Olympia 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
$5,600 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) | $780 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,350 – $4,850 | $4,200 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,250 – $12,900 | $11,200 – $17,900 | $16,200 – $22,900 |
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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 $25.52 an hour, 13% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $33.85 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 56.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 130,300 jobs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area. That makes it the 167th 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% | $21.90 | $25.52 | $33.85 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
Tile flooring: what moves the price in Olympia
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).
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Tile flooring in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Olympia?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $11,400 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 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 Olympia?
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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,700, which is 6% more than Olympia ($7,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
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 Olympia?
$2,350 to $8,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 0% below 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 Olympia?
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 Olympia?
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 Olympia
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.