Tile flooring cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $9,950
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Oshkosh, plan on $2,600 to $9,950 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $13 to $49.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Oshkosh, 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 | $2,600 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,800 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Oshkosh, 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 | $9,950 | 100% |
Where the Oshkosh price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Oshkosh wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). 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 Oshkosh 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 (92.9) 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 Oshkosh. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Oshkosh 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.
Oshkosh labor market for tile floor
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 Oshkosh is 1.12 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Oshkosh 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 $24.65 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $34.81 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 59.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
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 93,750 jobs in the Oshkosh-Neenah area. That makes it the 215th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% 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% | $21.00 | $24.65 | $34.81 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Oshkosh against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (200 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Madison is the priciest of the group at $6,400. Green Bay is the cheapest at $6,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,250 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | level |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $2,600 – $9,950 | $6,300 | level |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $2,700 – $10,100 | $6,400 | +2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Oshkosh comes in at #94 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, Oshkosh is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| 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% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $2,600 – $9,900 | $6,250 | level |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +1% |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Oshkosh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $9,500 | $5,900 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,500 – $11,900 | $7,700 | +23% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $9,900 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,150 – $11,500 | $7,300 | +17% |
Related projects, priced for Oshkosh
Because every project leans on different trades, Oshkosh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +11% and laminate flooring +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,150 – $7,300 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: tile flooring pricing in Oshkosh
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oshkosh 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
$2,600 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 $9,950
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) | $5,250 – $11,100 | $9,600 – $15,500 | $14,000 – $19,900 |
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Tile flooring in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Oshkosh?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $9,950 in the Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,350, which is 1% more than Oshkosh ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh?
$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 Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $5,550 and premium work $7,000 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 Oshkosh
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.