Tile flooring cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $9,950
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Janesville homeowners pay roughly $2,650 to $9,950 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $13 to $50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Janesville is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the Janesville area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Janesville, WI, standard level
$4,850 to $7,750
About $24 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 55% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 | $3,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $6,300 | $9,950 | 100% |
Where the Janesville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.14 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Janesville is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Janesville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.7) and land at $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 Janesville. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Janesville is 1.13 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Janesville 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $36.28 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 68.7 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 ($36.42 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($27.44) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 7.9% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,870 jobs in the Janesville-Beloit area. That makes it the 260th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $22.00 | $26.77 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Janesville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Janesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +8% and laminate flooring +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,700 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,050 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Janesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Janesville 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
$2,650 to $5,550
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,850 to $7,750
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,050 to $9,950
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 – $11,100 | $9,700 – $15,500 | $14,100 – $19,900 |
Janesville 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 $6,300 to $6,700 across Janesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $2,800 – $10,200 | $6,500 | +3% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +2% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,700 | +7% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $2,650 – $9,950 | $6,300 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Janesville comes in at #91 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, Janesville is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| 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 | +2% |
| 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% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Janesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $2,100 – $9,500 | $5,800 | −8% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | level |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,550 | −12% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,250 – $9,550 | $5,900 | −7% |
Why two Janesville 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 Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Janesville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $9,950 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 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 Janesville?
About $13 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,500, which is 3% more than Janesville ($6,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $6,300. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Janesville?
$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 Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville 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 Janesville?
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 Janesville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,550 and premium work $7,050 to $9,950. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Janesville
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.