Tile flooring cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $9,900
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #95
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a tile floor in the Green Bay area: $2,600 to $9,900 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 $29.71 an hour in the Green Bay area, 11% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$4,800 to $7,750
About $24 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,800 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,800 | $3,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,600 | $6,250 | $9,900 | 100% |
Why Green Bay prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Green Bay wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Green Bay 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 93.1: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Green Bay 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Green Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Green Bay. 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
$2,600 to $5,550
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,800 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,000 to $9,900
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,200 – $11,100 | $9,600 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $19,800 |
Is Green Bay cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Appleton is the priciest of the group at $6,350. Muskegon is the cheapest at $5,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | level |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | level |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $2,150 – $9,200 | $5,650 | −9% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Green Bay ranks #95 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +8% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $2,300 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −5% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $2,500 – $10,600 | $6,550 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −11% |
Who does the work: Green Bay 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 Green Bay the blend is 1.12.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.71 an hour, 11% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $35.34 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.39 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.53 and $31.63 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 66.5 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 $450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Green Bay has 174,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 133rd 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% | $27.18 | $29.71 | $35.34 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.53 | $26.39 | $31.63 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Green Bay
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Green Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,000 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +12% |
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Tile flooring in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Green Bay?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $9,900 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Green Bay?
About $13 to $49.50 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,350, which is 1% more than Green Bay ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,250. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Green Bay?
$1,950 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% 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 Green Bay?
The BLS median is $29.71 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.18 to $35.34.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Green Bay?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,550 and premium work $7,000 to $9,900. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Green Bay
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.