Flooring
Tile floor install (100 sq ft bathroom): what it costs in Massachusetts
How this range is built
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials | $300 | $900 |
| Labor: 16 to 30 hours × $115 to $160 an hour | $1,840 | $4,800 |
| Fees: disposal, permits, supplies | $50 | $300 |
| Total, rounded | $2,175 | $6,000 |
The hourly rate is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 average pay for this trade in Boston, $44.01 an hour, times 2.6 to 3.6 to cover what a contractor bills (overhead, tools, insurance, profit). Materials are a band from basic to high-end. Full method.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Not a quote. Your home, materials and contractor change the number.
Install ceramic or porcelain tile on a bathroom or entry floor with new backer board, thinset and grout.
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What is usually included
- Demo of old floor
- Backer board or membrane
- Thinset, tile and grout
- Sealer if needed
- Transitions
What moves the price
- Tile size and pattern
- Subfloor condition
- Heated floor add-on
- Room layout and cuts
Questions to ask before you say yes
- Is waterproofing or membrane included?
- Is the subfloor stiff enough?
- Who buys the tile?
- What size are the grout lines?
Can you do it yourself?
A difficult first DIY; an uneven floor or poor layout shows up fast in tile, and grout and thinset are hard to redo.
Common questions
How long does tile take?
A small bathroom takes 2 to 4 days: demo, backer board, setting tile, and then grout after the thinset cures. Plan on no use of the floor for a day after grouting.
Why is prep so costly?
Tile cracks on a floor that flexes or is uneven. Leveling, new backer board and waterproofing take most of the labor and protect the finished job.
Can I tile over tile?
Sometimes, if the old tile is solid and flat. It raises the floor height, though, and any loose tile must come out first.
How much does tile floor install (100 sq ft bathroom) cost in Massachusetts?
A typical range is $2,175 to $6,000. It is an estimate built from labor wages and material prices, not a quote.
Typical range in 10 metro areas
Only the labor rate changes between cities. Same parts, same hours.
| Area | Typical range, estimate |
|---|---|
| Boston area, Massachusetts | $2,175 to $6,000 |
| New York City area | $1,850 to $5,100 |
| Los Angeles area, California | $1,700 to $4,800 |
| Chicago area, Illinois | $1,850 to $5,100 |
| Houston area, Texas | $1,225 to $3,450 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas | $1,300 to $3,600 |
| Phoenix area, Arizona | $1,300 to $3,600 |
| Atlanta area, Georgia | $1,375 to $3,750 |
| Miami area, Florida | $1,550 to $4,350 |
| Seattle area, Washington | $1,625 to $4,650 |