Tile flooring cost in Spokane, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $11,000
- Per sq ft
- $14.50 – $55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
Spokane homeowners pay roughly $2,900 to $11,000 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $14.50 to $55 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Spokane is 12% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.65 an hour in the Spokane area, 26% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Spokane, WA, standard level
$5,350 to $8,600
About $26.50 to $43 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,350 | $8,600 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Spokane, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,100 | $3,700 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,900 | $6,950 | $11,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Spokane number
Labor is 44% 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 Spokane the blended ratio comes out at 1.23.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Spokane 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 (100.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Spokane
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Spokane 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
$2,900 to $6,150
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,350 to $8,600
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,800 to $11,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $720 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,600 | $4,000 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,300 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,750 – $12,300 | $10,700 – $17,200 | $15,600 – $22,100 |
Is Spokane cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $5,800 to $7,350 across Spokane and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | $2,900 – $11,000 | $6,950 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID55 miles | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −17% |
| Kennewick, WA140 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +5% |
| Missoula, MT175 miles | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −11% |
| Yakima, WA185 miles | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +4% |
| Seattle, WA200 miles | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +5% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Spokane comes in at #17 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, Spokane is 5% 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 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +5% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +5% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | +4% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +11% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Spokane's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spokane against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | −20% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | −19% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $2,750 – $10,500 | $6,650 | −5% |
Planning more than one job in Spokane?
Because every project leans on different trades, Spokane's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +13% and laminate flooring +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +13% |
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 Spokane is 1.23 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 85%) the local median is $33.65 an hour, which is 26% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $34.09 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 1.2 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 $24.53 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $31.37 an hour. About 1,700 work in the metro. That is 66.5 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 ($34.09 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 0.5% or 6.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,820 jobs in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. That makes it the 101st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $27.70 | $33.65 | $34.09 | $26.77 | 1.26 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.24 | $24.53 | $31.37 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Why two Spokane 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).
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Tile flooring in Spokane: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Spokane?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $11,000 in the Spokane area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,350 to $8,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Spokane?
About $14.50 to $55 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 Spokane or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 17% less than Spokane ($6,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spokane?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,100 out of $6,950. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Spokane?
$2,150 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Spokane?
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 Spokane area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spokane expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Spokane is 5% 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 Spokane?
The BLS median is $33.65 an hour in the Spokane area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $34.09.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Spokane?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $6,150 and premium work $7,800 to $11,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Spokane
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.