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Tile costs in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only
How this market compares
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL has its own Tile labor market; here is what the BLS numbers say before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 24% below the national OEWS mean.
Mean Tile pay here is $21.59/hr — national rank 129 of 141 areas that publish this occupation. Inside FL, that is rank 17 of 17 published areas. Percentile spread: $13.00–$30.00. Median sits at $21.40.
OEWS counts about 60 Tile and Stone Setters jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 35,850. Sample jobs: Tile Flooring Installation mid estimate $1,358 here vs $1,710 U.S. (21% below); Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround mid estimate $1,502 here vs $1,832 U.S. (18% below).
Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Lakeland-Winter Haven ($21.79, 0.20 higher); Jacksonville ($23.03, 1.44 higher); Gainesville ($23.19, 1.60 higher).
Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.
Sample project ranges
| Project | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile Flooring Installation (default size) | $535 | $1,358 | $3,578 |
| Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround | $553 | $1,502 | $3,556 |
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What usually moves the number
- Scope surprises: duct repairs, panel upgrades, extra roof layers.
- How booked local crews are this season.
- Materials choices — we only nudge materials with a dampened regional factor. See methodology.
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Check our math
BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses
| Tile (47-2044) | $21.59/hr mean |
Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.
Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.
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