Laminate flooring cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,850 – $6,500
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #167
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install laminate flooring in Sioux City, plan on $1,850 to $6,500 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.70 to $13 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $26.42 an hour in the Sioux City area, 3% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$3,250 to $5,100
About $6.50 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,100 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,550 | $3,700 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,850 | $4,200 | $6,500 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City 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, Sioux City wages are 0.92 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $1,650, compared with $1,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Sioux City. The wage table below marks each row.
Sioux City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,850 to $3,700
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,250 to $5,100
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,650 to $6,500
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $740 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,850 – $3,700 | $3,250 – $5,100 | $4,650 – $6,500 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,450 – $8,900 | $7,800 – $12,300 | $11,100 – $15,600 |
Sioux City labor market for laminate floor
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Sioux City is 0.92 times the national level.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux City metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $26.42 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $15.32 and $31.73 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.57 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 46.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.73 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($15.32) it shrinks by about $670. The total moves by 7.7% or 16.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% 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% | $15.32 | $26.42 | $31.73 | $27.15 | 0.97 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Sioux City against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Sioux City. Lincoln comes closest at about $4,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,200 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | +3% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | +1% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $2,100 – $7,100 | $4,600 | +10% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | +3% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #167 from the top. The priciest is San Jose, CA at $6,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,550 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $2,100 – $7,100 | $4,600 | +10% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,000 – $6,900 | $4,450 | +7% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,850 – $6,450 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −12% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | −4% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $1,950 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +8% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | +2% |
Planning more than one job in Sioux City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs −4% and hardwood flooring −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Sioux City
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.
Floating versus glued
Click-lock or floating laminate is the easiest and cheapest to install (HomeGuide).
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Laminate flooring in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Sioux City?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,850 to $6,500 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $5,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Sioux City?
About $3.70 to $13 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 Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,300, which is 3% more than Sioux City ($4,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $4,200. Materials are 39% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Sioux City?
$1,850 to $6,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Sioux City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $26.42 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.32 to $31.73.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Sioux City?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,850 to $3,700 and premium work $4,650 to $6,500. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Sioux City
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.