Tile flooring cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $11,400
- Per sq ft
- $15.50 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Yakima area: $3,100 to $11,400 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 17% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $37.46 an hour in the Yakima area, 40% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$5,600 to $8,900
About $28 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $3,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $3,900 | $7,350 | 54% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,350 | $4,050 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,100 | $7,250 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima 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, Yakima wages are 1.34 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yakima is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,900 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Yakima
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yakima. 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
$3,100 to $6,400
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$5,600 to $8,900
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 | $2,000 – $2,850 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,350 – $4,800 | $4,200 – $6,700 | $6,050 – $8,550 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $6,200 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,800 | $16,200 – $22,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yakima bid
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).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Who does the work: Yakima 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 Yakima the blend is 1.34.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. BLS counts 590 of them working in the area, 60.8 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 $740 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $570. That is a swing of roughly 7.8% to 10.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yakima has 97,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 208th 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% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Yakima against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Yakima. Portland is the lowest at about $6,700 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $3,100 – $11,400 | $7,250 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $3,200 – $11,500 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,700 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yakima ranks #9 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yakima is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| 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% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | −11% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −22% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | −21% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,800 – $8,700 | $5,250 | −28% |
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yakima wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+11%) and laminate flooring lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +11% |
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Tile flooring in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Yakima?
For 200 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $11,400 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Yakima?
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 Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $7,300, which is 1% more than Yakima ($7,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $7,250. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Yakima?
$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 Yakima?
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 Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 1% 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 Yakima?
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 Yakima?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $6,400 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 Yakima
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.