Laminate flooring cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $2,100 – $7,450
- Per sq ft
- $4.25 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $4,500
- Metros covered
- 3
New Jersey prices for laminate floor: $2,100 to $7,450 for 500 sq ft, or $4.25 to $15 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% above the national one. Local wages for floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) are $28.77 an hour.
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $4,600 (Atlantic City) to $4,700 (Trenton) 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 New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$3,700 to $5,850
About $7.45 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $2,400 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,700 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $540 | $1,850 | $3,200 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,900 | $4,250 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,800 | $7,450 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,100 to $4,250
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,700 to $5,850
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$5,300 to $7,450
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $850 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,100 – $4,250 | $3,700 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,450 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $5,100 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $14,000 | $12,800 – $17,900 |
Laminate flooring cost by metro in New Jersey
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $2,100 – $7,250 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Vineland, NJ | $2,100 – $7,200 | $4,650 | −3% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $2,050 – $7,150 | $4,600 | −4% |
Wages behind the New Jersey number
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 1.06 for New Jersey.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.77 an hour, which is 6% above the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $27.72 and $57.14 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the state, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.77 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. BLS counts 14,230 of them working in the state, 33.2 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) ($57.14 an hour) would add about $1,700 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.72) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% 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% | $27.72 | $28.77 | $57.14 | $27.15 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+12%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,850 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,000 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,200 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,200 | +12% |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 8 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. New Jersey sits at $4,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $1,950 – $6,850 | $4,400 | −8% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $2,250 – $7,750 | $5,000 | +4% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $2,050 – $7,100 | $4,550 | −4% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $1,900 – $6,750 | $4,350 | −9% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $1,850 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −11% |
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Laminate flooring in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in New Jersey?
$2,100 to $7,450 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for laminate floor?
Atlantic City at about $4,600 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Trenton at $4,700.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $4,800 against $4,500 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 61% ($2,900). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $28.77 an hour, against $27.15 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.72 to $57.14.
+Where does New Jersey rank for laminate floor costs?
8th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,800 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in New Jersey?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,100 to $4,250 and premium work $5,300 to $7,450. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring by city in New Jersey
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.