Tile · KS

Tile costs in Wichita, KS

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

Mean hourly wage
$24.6
Median hourly
$23.33
p10 – p90
$19.96 – $30.44

How this market compares

If you are pricing Tile work in Wichita, the wage file is the honest place to start. Mean hourly pay here sits about 14% below the national OEWS mean.

On the national Tile wage ladder (141 areas), Wichita, KS sits at #91 with a $24.60 mean. The published p10–p90 band runs $19.96 to $30.44 (a $10.48 spread around the $24.60 mean; median $23.33).

Local employment for this SOC is roughly 50 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 35,850. How a few common projects pencil out against the national mid: Tile Flooring Installation mid estimate $1,512 here vs $1,710 U.S. (12% below); Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround mid estimate $1,646 here vs $1,832 U.S. (10% below).

Same-state comparison: Lawrence; Manhattan; Topeka.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Tile Flooring Installation (default size)$746$1,512$3,632
Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround$724$1,646$3,611

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Check IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE for any incentives that apply to this project. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

What usually moves the number

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What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Tile (47-2044)$24.60/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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