Laminate flooring cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,900 – $6,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.80 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
A laminate floor in Jacksonville, FL usually costs $1,900 to $6,650 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $3.80 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 less. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $27.38 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 1% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$3,300 to $5,200
About $6.65 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,200 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,600 | $3,750 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,900 | $4,250 | $6,650 | 100% |
Where the Jacksonville price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Jacksonville wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,750 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.5: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Jacksonville
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jacksonville the blend is 0.94.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $38.93 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 2.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 1.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.30 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 32.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles)) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 7.0% to 16.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $22.46 | $27.38 | $38.93 | $27.15 | 1.01 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and tile flooring lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Jacksonville
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Floating versus glued
Click-lock or floating laminate is the easiest and cheapest to install (HomeGuide).
Trim
Baseboards run $6-$9 per linear foot and are a common add-on.
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Jacksonville. Savannah is the lowest at about $3,850 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,250 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $1,850 – $6,600 | $4,200 | −1% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | level |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $1,650 – $6,050 | $3,850 | −10% |
| Florida (statewide) | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | +1% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #129 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,950 – $6,900 | $4,400 | +3% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,200 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | +2% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | −5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | −3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Jacksonville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$1,900 to $3,800
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,300 to $5,200
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,750 to $6,650
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $760 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,650 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,900 – $3,800 | $3,300 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,650 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,550 – $9,100 | $7,950 – $12,500 | $11,400 – $15,900 |
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Laminate flooring in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Jacksonville?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,900 to $6,650 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,300 to $5,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Jacksonville?
About $3.80 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $14.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,200, which is 2% less than Jacksonville ($4,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $4,250. Materials are 39% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$1,900 to $6,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $27.38 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.46 to $38.93.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Jacksonville?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,900 to $3,800 and premium work $4,750 to $6,650. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Jacksonville
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Laminate Flooring Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $3-$8 per sq ft laminate labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.