Laminate flooring cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $1,750 – $6,300
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $4,500
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Kansas, a laminate floor costs about $1,750 to $6,300 for 500 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 11% below the US figure of $4,500. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median $22.10 an hour in Kansas (US: $27.15).
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $3,900 (Wichita) to $3,900 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$3,100 to $4,950
About $6.25 to $9.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,400 | $3,450 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,000 | $6,300 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−4%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,500 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,750 to $3,550
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,100 to $4,950
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,450 to $6,300
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $710 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,550 | $3,100 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,250 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $15,100 |
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,900 | −3% |
| Wichita, KS | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | −3% |
What floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) and the other trades earn in Kansas
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 0.86 for Kansas.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.10 an hour, which is 19% below the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $26.05 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the state, 1.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the state, 36.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) ($26.05 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.21) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% 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% | $20.21 | $22.10 | $26.05 | $27.15 | 0.81 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Kansas versus the states around it
Kansas ranks 42 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. Kansas sits at $4,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $1,550 – $5,650 | $3,600 | −10% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $1,950 – $6,800 | $4,400 | +9% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −8% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | +7% |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Kansas
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.
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Laminate flooring in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Kansas?
$1,750 to $6,300 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for laminate floor?
Wichita at about $3,900 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Topeka at $3,900.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 11% cheaper: $4,000 against $4,500 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 59% ($2,400). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.10 an hour, against $27.15 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.21 to $26.05.
+Where does Kansas rank for laminate floor costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,000 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Kansas?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $3,550 and premium work $4,450 to $6,300. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring by city in Kansas
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.