Laminate flooring cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,800 – $6,400
- Per sq ft
- $3.60 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #187
- 1 = most expensive
A laminate floor in Greensboro, NC usually costs $1,800 to $6,400 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $3.60 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $24.86 an hour in the Greensboro area, 8% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$3,200 to $5,050
About $6.35 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,050 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,400 | $3,500 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,800 | $4,100 | $6,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
The wage side of the estimate leans on floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles), who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.86 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greensboro is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,750 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $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 Greensboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Greensboro. Burlington is the lowest at about $4,100 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 20 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | level |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | level |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +4% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | level |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #187 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 0% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,000 – $6,900 | $4,450 | +8% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −10% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $2,050 – $7,150 | $4,600 | +12% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,350 – $7,850 | $5,100 | +24% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$1,800 to $3,650
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,200 to $5,050
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,550 to $6,400
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $720 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,650 | $3,200 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,400 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,300 – $8,750 | $7,650 – $12,100 | $11,000 – $15,400 |
What local crews earn in Greensboro
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 Greensboro the blend is 0.88.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greensboro metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $24.86 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.47 and $29.98 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 20.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
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 $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $21.47 | $24.86 | $29.98 | $27.15 | 0.92 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Greensboro 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).
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
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Laminate flooring in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Greensboro?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $6,400 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,200 to $5,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Greensboro?
About $3.60 to $13 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,100, which is 0% less than Greensboro ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $4,100. Materials are 41% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$1,800 to $6,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 0% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($4,100 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Greensboro?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.86 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.47 to $29.98.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Greensboro?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,800 to $3,650 and premium work $4,550 to $6,400. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Greensboro
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.