Average Labor Costs for Installing Ceramic Tile Floors

Ceramic tile floors are very popular for the bathroom and kitchen. As with anything, the cost of labor to install the floor can add on a significant amount to the project's price. Ceramic tile floor installers usually base their labor charge per square foot of tile to be installed, but some charge by the hour. There are other factors that can add cost to the installation that should also be considered.

The price of ceramic tile is going to vary depending on the type you choose, where you live, whether the tile is installed going up a wall or on the floor, the size of the tile chosen and whether the tile has any designs on it. 

Labor Charges Based on Square Foot

• Average labor costs to install ceramic tile on a wall usually starts at $3.00 per square foot.
• Average labor costs to install ceramic tile on a floor usually starts at $4.00 per square foot.
• An additional labor charge of $1 per square foot is added to install granite and marble.
• An additional labor charge of $0.25 to $0.50 per square foot is added to install the ceramic tile in various patterns, like diagonally. The additional charge will be based on the difficulty of the pattern that you are seeking.
• An additional labor charge of $0.25 per square foot is added for tiles that are larger, like 16 to 18-inches in diameter.
• An additional labor charge of $0.50 per square foot is added for tiles that are 20-inches or more in diameter.

Labor Charges Based Hourly

Average labor costs to install ceramic tile an an hourly rate is usually $50.00 per hour.It is important to remember that these labor charges are for laying the tile only. They do not include: taking up old tiles or prepping the floor.