Laminate flooring cost in Houma, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,600 – $5,900
- Per sq ft
- $3.25 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Houma area: $1,600 to $5,900 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 17% lower than the US figure. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $20.32 an hour in the Houma area, 25% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Houma, LA, standard level
$2,900 to $4,600
About $5.80 to $9.20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Houma, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,100 | $3,050 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,600 | $3,750 | $5,900 | 100% |
Why Houma prices look the way they do
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, Houma wages are 0.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Houma is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,750 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.1: $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 Houma. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Houma trade wages
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 Houma the blend is 0.77.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $20.32 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $21.53 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $28.31 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 47.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux has 83,440 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 230th 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% | $19.36 | $20.32 | $21.53 | $27.15 | 0.75 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Houma against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Gulfport is the priciest of the group at $4,000. Lafayette is the cheapest at $3,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | level |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +20% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Houma ranks #271 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Houma is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +14% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $1,700 – $6,200 | $3,950 | +5% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +14% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | +8% |
What nearby projects cost in Houma
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Houma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
Why two Houma quotes can differ
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.
Houma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Houma. 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
$1,600 to $3,300
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$2,900 to $4,600
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,200 to $5,900
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $650 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,350 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $3,900 – $8,000 | $6,950 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,100 |
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Laminate flooring in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Houma?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,600 to $5,900 in the Houma area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,900 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Houma?
About $3.25 to $12 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 Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $3,800, which is 1% more than Houma ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $3,750. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Houma?
$1,600 to $5,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Houma?
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 Houma area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($3,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Houma?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.32 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.36 to $21.53.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Houma?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,300 and premium work $4,200 to $5,900. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Houma
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.