Basic
$9.78 – $29 per sq ft
Glazed white ceramic 3x6 in. wall tile with bullnose edges, porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, cement grout
How Much Does Shower Tile Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install ceramic or porcelain tile on shower walls and floor over a waterproofed backer, per sq ft of tiled surface, materials and labor.
Shower Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $12 to $35 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Tile in Chicago, Illinois
$12 – $35
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for shower tile.
National average: $10 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$12 – $35 per sq ft
Porcelain 12x24 in. wall tile with porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, polymer grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$14 – $43 per sq ft
Large-format stone-look porcelain wall tile with matching floor mosaic, waterproofed backer, stain-resistant grout, metal trim
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.82 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.55 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.28 – $3.85 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.86 – $2.57 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Shower Tile photo examples
Marble subway tile shower wall with mosaic accent band and niche
Photo: Brock Builders · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLarge-format stone-look tile shower wall with diamond accents and shelf
Photo: BryanKemp · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite subway tile shower wall with painted accent tile band
Photo: gemteck1 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBeige stone tile shower with handheld shower and corner shelves
Photo: Miguel Andrade · Public domain · Source
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Design styles
See how shower tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
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
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$13.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$10.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Tile Installation Costs & Prices - ProMatcher, ProMatcher, retrieved Nov 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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