SOC 47-2044 · Tile and Stone Setters

Tile cost ranges

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

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.

Wage coverage. BLS publishes this occupation in relatively few metro/nonmetro areas. Where your ZIP has no local wage, the calculator uses the U.S. OEWS average and says so.

Same estimating math as the calculator: hours × local (or national) OEWS wage × markup, plus materials. Open a job to run it on your ZIP.

Flooring

Tile Flooring Installation

per sq ft floor tile set and grouted; standard 12×12 ceramic/porcelain; excludes waterproofing membrane extras · default 100 sq ft

Hours 0.15/0.22/0.4 · materials $2–$6

OEWS publishes tile setter wages in relatively few areas; many ZIPs use the U.S. average wage for labor. The calculator labels that clearly.

Flooring

Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround

tile three-wall tub surround ≈60–80 sq ft including thinset/grout; waterproofing membrane mid/high

Hours 12/20/32 · materials $250–$1,200

OEWS publishes tile setter wages in relatively few areas; many ZIPs use the U.S. average wage for labor. The calculator labels that clearly.

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