Basic
$15 – $19 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic floor tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, sanded grout joints
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
How Much Does Install Bathroom Floor Tile Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install Bathroom Floor Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathroom Floor Tile in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $18 to $23 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Bathroom Floor Tile in Boston, Massachusetts
$18 – $23
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install bathroom floor tile.
National average: $17 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$18 – $23 per sq ft
12x24 in. porcelain floor tile, offset lay, modified thinset, tighter grout joints, threshold transition at the doorway
Premium
$23 – $28 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a herringbone layout, modified thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal transition strip
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.46 – $9.27 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.37 – $9.16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.99 – $2.47 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.33 – $1.65 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Install Bathroom Floor Tile photo examples
Black and white checkerboard tile floor around a clawfoot tub and pedestal sink
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTerracotta-colored ceramic tile floor in a shower base with a center drain
Photo: Red Moon Sanctuary · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlack and white diamond-pattern floor tile in a bathroom beside a toilet
Photo: Gerardolagunes · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install bathroom floor tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($7.46-$9.27 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.80-$7.21 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($16.58-$20.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.58-$20.60 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Bathroom Floor Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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