- A ceramic bathroom floor usually costs $300 to $2,250 installed, about $1,275 typical.
- A kitchen floor runs $870 to $3,000 and a backsplash $480 to $1,500 in the calculator's combined ranges.
- Showers cost the most: $1,800 to $5,000 on HomeAdvisor's and Fixr's numbers.
- Porcelain costs a little more than ceramic, and glass a lot more.
Tile cost by area
| Job | HomeAdvisor | Today's Homeowner | Bob Vila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom floor | $300 to $1,300 | $300 to $3,200 | $2,400 |
| Kitchen floor | $800 to $3,000 | $900 to $2,800 | $870 to $6,100 |
| Backsplash | $480 to $1,500 | $400 to $1,500 | $600 to $1,300 |
| Shower | $1,800 to $5,000 | Walls $300 to $3,000 | $2,000 and up |
| Tub surround | Not listed | $200 to $3,500 | Not listed |
The calculator takes the middle of the ranges that price the same job. Bob Vila's single averages are shown but not counted.
Ceramic, porcelain or glass
This Old House lists installed prices a square foot for each tile: ceramic $11 to $39, porcelain $13 to $48 and glass $20 to $100. The calculator uses those as factors against ceramic. Porcelain is denser and better for wet and outdoor areas. Glass is mostly used for backsplashes and accents because of its price.
What the labor covers
This Old House says professional installation adds $3 to $15 a square foot. The work is prep (removing old flooring, backer board, leveling), layout, setting, grout and sealing. Small tiles, mosaics and patterns take longer. HomeAdvisor says demolition and prep add $150 or more.
A worked example
A ceramic bathroom floor at the US average comes to $300 to $2,250, about $1,275 typical. A porcelain kitchen floor is about $2,318 typical. Enter a ZIP to scale the 45% labor share to your state.
Quoting tile jobs
- Price the prep. Demo, backer board and leveling are often more work than setting.
- Name the tile and the layout. Herringbone and large-format tile take longer.
- Waterproofing for wet walls. Put the membrane on its own line.
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Last checked October 9, 2026. More for your trade: how trades run on Koira.