Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Cost
Ceramic Floor Tile Installation costs most homeowners between$16 and $20 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full ceramic floor tile installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$16 β $20
Typical average: $18
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$3,276 β $4,042
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Floor Tile Cost | $0.18β$0.22 | 1% |
| Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Labor, Basic | $5.49β$6.22 | 31% |
| Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Job Supplies | $0.08β$0.09 | 0% |
| Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Equipment Allowance | $6.25β$8.76 | 43% |
| Option: Remove Flooring | $0.12β$0.41 | 2% |
| Ceramic Floor Tile Debris Disposal | $4.25β$4.52 | 22% |
Ceramic Floor Tile Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $20β$24 | +20% |
| San Jose, CA | $19β$23 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $19β$23 | +15% |
| Seattle, WA | $19β$23 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | $18β$22 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | $18β$22 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $18β$22 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $17β$22 | +7% |
| San Diego, CA | $17β$22 | +7% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $17β$22 | +7% |
| Columbus, OH | $16β$20 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $16β$20 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $16β$20 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $16β$19 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $16β$19 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $16β$19 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $15β$19 | -6% |
| Miami, FL | $15β$19 | -6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $15β$19 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $15β$19 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does ceramic floor tile installation cost?
Nationally, ceramic floor tile installation typically costs $16β$20 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in ceramic floor tile installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into ceramic floor tile cost, ceramic floor tile installation labor, basic, ceramic floor tile installation job supplies, ceramic floor tile installation equipment allowance, option: remove flooring, ceramic floor tile debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does ceramic floor tile installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($20β$24) and lowest in Austin, TX ($15β$19), driven by local labor and disposal rates.