Tile flooring cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,200
- Metros covered
- 12
Wisconsin prices for tile floor: $2,650 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft, or $13 to $50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $30.14 an hour.
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $6,250 (Green Bay) to $6,700 (Kenosha) 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 Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$4,850 to $7,800
About $24.50 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,500 | $6,600 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 | $3,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,350 | $10,000 | 100% |
Wisconsin labor market for tile floor
Wisconsin's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.14 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $30.14 an hour, 13% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour. About 410 work in the state. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.97 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $34.68 an hour. BLS counts 20,330 of them working in the state, 69.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($36.42 an hour) would add about $500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.44) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.14 | $26.97 | $34.68 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Tile flooring cost by metro in Wisconsin
3 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,700 | +6% |
| Madison, WI | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| La Crosse, WI | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Sheboygan, WI | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,300 | level |
| Janesville, WI | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | level |
| Racine, WI | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −1% |
| Green Bay, WI | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −1% |
Other Wisconsin jobs that often go with tile floor
Each project weights the trades differently, so Wisconsin's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +9% and laminate flooring −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,300 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,950 – $6,700 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
Why two Wisconsin quotes can differ
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 Wisconsin compares with nearby states
Wisconsin ranks 15 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. Wisconsin sits at $6,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $2,850 – $10,900 | $6,900 | +9% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,950 | −6% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −9% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $2,950 – $10,800 | $6,900 | +9% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $2,200 – $9,400 | $5,800 | −9% |
Basic, standard or premium: Wisconsin prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,650 to $5,600
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,850 to $7,800
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,050 to $10,000
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $660 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $2,000 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,500 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,300 – $11,200 | $9,700 – $15,600 | $14,100 – $20,000 |
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Tile flooring in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Wisconsin?
$2,650 to $10,000 for 200 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for tile floor?
Green Bay at about $6,250 (midpoint, 200 sq ft). The priciest is Kenosha at $6,700.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $6,350 against $6,200 for 200 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 45% ($2,850). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.14x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $30.14 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.44 to $36.42.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for tile floor costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,350 for 200 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Wisconsin?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,600 and premium work $7,050 to $10,000. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring by city in Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$6,700 midpoint
- Madison, WI$6,400 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$6,400 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$6,350 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$6,350 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$6,350 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$6,300 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$6,300 midpoint
- Racine, WI$6,300 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$6,300 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$6,250 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$6,250 midpoint
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.