Laminate flooring cost in Monroe, 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
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
A laminate floor in Monroe, LA usually costs $1,600 to $5,900 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $3.25 to $12 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $750 less. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $20.32 an hour in the Monroe area, 25% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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 Monroe prices look the way they do
Labor is 56% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Monroe the blended ratio comes out at 0.77. 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. Monroe 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 83.6: $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 Monroe. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Monroe
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Monroe 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 | $1,950 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Monroe
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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 $23.27 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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.
Monroe has 87,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 223rd 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% | $18.57 | $23.27 | $26.63 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Why two Monroe quotes can differ
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Monroe
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Monroe. 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 $3,350
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 – $3,350 | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $3,900 – $8,000 | $6,950 – $11,100 | $10,000 – $14,100 |
How Monroe compares
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jackson is the priciest of the group at $4,000. Texarkana is the cheapest at $3,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | −1% |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $1,600 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −2% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −1% |
| 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, Monroe ranks #268 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Monroe 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 Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | +35% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +10% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | +8% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,550 – $5,800 | $3,650 | −2% |
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Laminate flooring in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Monroe?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,600 to $5,900 in the Monroe 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $3,700, which is 1% less than Monroe ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
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 Monroe?
$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 Monroe?
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 Monroe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,350 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 Monroe
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.