Laminate flooring cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,750 – $6,300
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install laminate flooring in Florence, plan on $1,750 to $6,300 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.55 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $23.97 an hour in the Florence area, 12% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$3,150 to $4,950
About $6.25 to $9.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,150 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,350 | $3,400 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,050 | $6,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Florence number
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, Florence wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.8) and land at $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 Florence. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,750 to $3,600
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,150 to $4,950
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,500 to $6,300
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $710 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,600 | $3,150 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,250 – $8,600 | $7,500 – $11,900 | $10,800 – $15,100 |
Planning more than one job in Florence?
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
Is Florence cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $4,250. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $4,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | level |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +5% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | +1% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #214 from the top. The priciest is San Jose, CA at $6,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,550 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Florence is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,000 – $7,100 | $4,550 | +13% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | +25% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,950 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | −7% |
Florence labor market for laminate floor
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Florence is 0.85 times the national level.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $23.97 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.49 and $26.23 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($20.49) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 3.4% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% 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% | $20.49 | $23.97 | $26.23 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Florence 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).
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Laminate flooring in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Florence?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,750 to $6,300 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,150 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Florence?
About $3.55 to $12.50 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 Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 1% less than Florence ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $4,050. Materials are 42% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Florence?
$1,750 to $6,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Florence?
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 Florence area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Florence?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.97 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.49 to $26.23.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Florence?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $3,600 and premium work $4,500 to $6,300. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Florence
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.