Tile Installation Cost in Tennessee
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
Flooring labor in Tennessee runs about 15% below the national average (Floormath state factor: 0.85). For tile flooring, that puts installed pricing at $6.23–$36.51 per square foot — a typical 1,000 sq ft project lands near $17,289.
Tile project costs in Tennessee
| Project size | Budget | Typical | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 room (120 sf) | $747 | $2,075 | $4,381 |
| 12x12 room (144 sf) | $897 | $2,490 | $5,257 |
| 12x15 room (180 sf) | $1,121 | $3,112 | $6,572 |
| 15x20 room (300 sf) | $1,869 | $5,187 | $10,953 |
| 500 sq ft | $3,114 | $8,644 | $18,254 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $6,229 | $17,289 | $36,509 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $9,344 | $25,934 | $54,764 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $12,458 | $34,578 | $73,018 |
Cost by product tier in Tennessee (1,000 sq ft example)
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic Tile | $3.49/sf | $6,229–$12,199 | $8,939 |
| Standard Porcelain Tile | $4.99/sf | $8,644–$15,334 | $11,439 |
| Wood-Look Porcelain Plank | $5.49/sf | $9,576–$16,902 | $12,414 |
| Large-Format Porcelain | $7.99/sf | $13,139–$23,639 | $17,289 |
| Travertine / Slate Tile | $7.99/sf | $12,374–$21,604 | $16,439 |
| Mosaic Tile | $9.99/sf | $17,299–$33,979 | $22,889 |
| Marble Tile — Luxury | $14.99/sf | $20,169–$36,509 | $26,689 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Why Tennessee prices differ from national averages
Material prices are fairly consistent nationwide — a box of tile costs about the same in every big-box store. What moves is labor. Installer day rates in Tennessee track local cost of living and contractor demand, which is why Floormath applies a 0.85 multiplier to installation, demolition, baseboard, and stair labor for Tennessee projects, while material stays at list price.
A mid-range example: Large-Format Porcelain installed at $10.00/sf nationally becomes about $8.50/sf in Tennessee.
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How much does it cost to install tile flooring in Tennessee?
In 2026, expect $6.23–$36.51 per square foot installed in Tennessee, or $6,229–$36,509 for a typical 1,000 sq ft project. Tennessee labor runs about 15% below the national average.
Is flooring labor expensive in Tennessee?
Tennessee's installation labor prices about 15% below the national average. Material costs barely change by state, so labor is the main reason a Tennessee quote differs from a national-average figure.
How much is labor alone for tile installation in Tennessee?
Mid-range tile installation labor in Tennessee runs about $7.65 per square foot, before demolition, stairs, or subfloor repair.