The average cost per hour for tilers (or tile setters, as they are also called) runs about$30-$120.

However, tillers in San Diego rarely charge an hourly rate for their work. Instead, it is either included in the total price of a larger job -- such as a bathroom remodel -- or charged by the square foot. Cost varies quite a lot according to the nature of the job.

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Indoor Tile Floor Installation – Tiler Cost

A tiller will typically charge you $4-$10 per square foot to install 12-inch square ceramic or porcelain floor tiles. (This figure does not include preparation of the surface.)

The price will depend on the condition of the subfloor, as well as the size and shape of your room(s).

Outdoor Patio or Walkway Tile Installation – Tiler Cost

Exterior tile installation often costs a bit more, about $5-$14 per square foot.

Tile Installation For Countertop, Backsplash, Or Fireplace Surround – Tiler Cost

Cost to have a tiler install a kitchen or bathroom counter or backsplash, or a living room fireplace surround, is substantially greater. You are likely to pay $25-$32 per square foot for this type of job.

The reasons for the higher cost are two:

1. These locationsrequire smaller-sized tiles, (perhaps 3 x 6 or 4 x 4 inches) which take more time per square foot to install.

2. Often tiling these areas is a much more painstaking artistic project, demanding a high level of precision and skill.