Basic
$27 – $36 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. gauged slate tile on a concrete base with exterior thinset, sanded grout, sealed
How Much Does Install Slate Tile Walkway Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install Slate Tile Walkway: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Slate Tile Walkway in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $32 to $43 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 Slate Tile Walkway in Boston, Massachusetts
$32 – $43
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install slate tile walkway.
National average: $29 – $39 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$32 – $42 per sq ft
16 x 16 in. gauged slate over crack-isolation membrane on a concrete base, exterior thinset, sanded grout, sealed
Premium
$40 – $53 per sq ft
Mixed-size gauged slate in a pattern with contrasting border, crack-isolation membrane, exterior thinset, sealed two coats
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $13 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $13 – $17 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.47 – $4.66 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.31 – $3.11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($13.02-$17.47 per square foot)
- Labor ($10.13-$13.59 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($28.93-$38.83 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.93-$38.83 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 Slate Tile Walkway, 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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