Tile flooring cost in Eau Claire, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $13.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Eau Claire area: $2,650 to $10,000 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 lands close to the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the Eau Claire area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Eau Claire, WI, 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 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Eau Claire, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $2,850 | $3,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,350 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Eau Claire number
Labor is 45% 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 Eau Claire the blended ratio comes out at 1.14. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eau Claire is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.8: $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 Eau Claire. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Eau Claire 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: Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire the blend is 1.14.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Eau Claire metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.00 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $36.35 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 74.4 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 $500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eau Claire has 86,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 226th 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% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.33 | $28.00 | $36.35 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Eau Claire against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
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 $6,250 to $7,050 across Eau Claire and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIthis page | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | |
| Wausau, WI75 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Rochester, MN85 miles | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +6% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Minneapolis, MN100 miles | $3,000 – $11,100 | $7,050 | +11% |
| Oshkosh, WI140 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eau Claire ranks #84 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eau Claire is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eau Claire against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −12% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −12% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $2,550 – $9,850 | $6,200 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Eau Claire
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eau Claire wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+13%) and laminate flooring lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Eau Claire
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eau Claire. 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
$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 Eau Claire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Eau Claire?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $10,000 in the Eau Claire area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 to $7,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Eau Claire?
About $13.50 to $50 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 Eau Claire or Wausau?
Wausau is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,300, which is 1% less than Eau Claire ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eau Claire?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $6,350. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Eau Claire?
$2,000 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Eau Claire?
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 Eau Claire area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eau Claire expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire is 0% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($6,350 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Eau Claire?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.14 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.44 to $36.42.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Eau Claire?
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 near Eau Claire
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.