Laminate flooring cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $1,900 – $6,750
- Per sq ft
- $3.80 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $4,500
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Maryland, a laminate floor costs about $1,900 to $6,750 for 500 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $4,500. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median $23.02 an hour in Maryland (US: $27.15).
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $4,100 (Hagerstown) to $4,300 (Baltimore) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Maryland (statewide), standard level
$3,350 to $5,300
About $6.70 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,300 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $510 | $1,800 | $3,100 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,550 | $3,700 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,900 | $4,350 | $6,750 | 100% |
How Maryland compares with nearby states
Maryland ranks 21 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. Maryland sits at $4,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $2,050 – $7,250 | $4,650 | +7% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $1,950 – $6,850 | $4,400 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $2,050 – $7,100 | $4,550 | +5% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $2,100 – $7,450 | $4,800 | +10% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $1,850 – $6,650 | $4,250 | −2% |
Laminate flooring cost by metro in Maryland
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $1,900 – $6,750 | $4,300 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | −5% |
Maryland labor market for laminate floor
Maryland's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.92 times the national level.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.02 an hour, 15% below the US median of $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.73 an hour. About 450 work in the state. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 1.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.27 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.11 and $36.93 an hour. About 9,770 work in the state. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) ($26.73 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.56) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% 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% | $19.56 | $23.02 | $26.73 | $27.15 | 0.85 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.11 | $30.27 | $36.93 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Maryland 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.
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Other Maryland jobs that often go with laminate floor
Each project weights the trades differently, so Maryland's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is +3% and tile flooring −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,700 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,000 – $32,300 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,300 | level |
Basic, standard or premium: Maryland prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$1,900 to $3,850
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,350 to $5,300
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,800 to $6,750
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $760 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,900 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,550 – $9,250 | $8,050 – $12,700 | $11,600 – $16,300 |
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Laminate flooring in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Maryland?
$1,900 to $6,750 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for laminate floor?
Hagerstown at about $4,100 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Baltimore at $4,300.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $4,350 against $4,500 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 59% ($2,550). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $23.02 an hour, against $27.15 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.56 to $26.73.
+Where does Maryland rank for laminate floor costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,350 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Maryland?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,900 to $3,850 and premium work $4,800 to $6,750. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring by city in Maryland
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.