Laminate flooring cost in Hawaii
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $5.25 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +28%
- US $4,500
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Hawaii, a laminate floor costs about $2,650 to $8,900 for 500 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 28% above the US figure of $4,500. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median $37.15 an hour in Hawaii (US: $27.15).
Inside Hawaii, the metros we cover range from $5,700 (Kahului) to $5,900 (Honolulu) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Hawaii (statewide), standard level
$4,500 to $7,000
About $9 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,500 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,500 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Hawaii
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $560 | $1,950 | $3,350 | 34% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,800 | $5,550 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,650 | $5,750 | $8,900 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Hawaii
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Hawaii wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,650 to $5,150
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$4,500 to $7,000
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$6,400 to $8,900
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,050 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,650 – $5,150 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $6,300 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,300 |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Hawaii
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.
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating adds $7-$17 per sq ft and has to go in before the floor does.
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Hawaii metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (500 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $2,700 – $9,100 | $5,900 | +3% |
| Kahului, HI | $2,600 – $8,800 | $5,700 | −1% |
How Hawaii compares with nearby states
Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for laminate floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Alaska at $5,900 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $3,600, both for 500 sq ft at the midpoint. Hawaii sits at $5,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2530 miles away | $2,250 – $7,800 | $5,000 | −13% |
| Oregon | 2590 miles away | $2,050 – $7,200 | $4,650 | −20% |
| Washington | 2710 miles away | $2,150 – $7,500 | $4,850 | −16% |
| Nevada | 2730 miles away | $2,050 – $7,000 | $4,550 | −21% |
| Alaska | 2850 miles away | $2,750 – $9,100 | $5,900 | +3% |
What floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) and the other trades earn in Hawaii
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.38 for Hawaii.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 60%) the local median is $37.15 an hour, which is 37% above the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $28.31 and $41.59 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the state, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $41.00 an hour, which is 41% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $31.91 and $53.36 an hour. BLS counts 4,810 of them working in the state, 76.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) ($41.59 an hour) would add about $270 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.31) would take off about $540. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 627,530 jobs across Hawaii (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $28.31 | $37.15 | $41.59 | $27.15 | 1.37 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $31.91 | $41.00 | $53.36 | $29.12 | 1.41 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Hawaii
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Hawaii wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+27%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+18%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $6,850 – $15,300 | +23% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $3,350 – $12,200 | +25% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $21,800 – $37,100 | +18% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,950 – $29,600 | +27% |
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Laminate flooring in Hawaii: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Hawaii?
$2,650 to $8,900 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Hawaii can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Hawaii is cheapest for laminate floor?
Kahului at about $5,700 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Honolulu at $5,900.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Hawaii than the US average?
It is 28% more expensive: $5,750 against $4,500 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Hawaii?
About 66% ($3,800). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.38x the national wage level.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Hawaii?
The BLS statewide median is $37.15 an hour, against $27.15 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.31 to $41.59.
+Where does Hawaii rank for laminate floor costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,750 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Hawaii?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $5,150 and premium work $6,400 to $8,900. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring by city in Hawaii
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.