Laminate flooring cost in Spartanburg, SC
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
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Spartanburg area: $1,800 to $6,400 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $23.97 an hour in the Spartanburg area, 12% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC, standard level
$3,150 to $5,000
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 | $1,950 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC
| 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% |
Where the Spartanburg price comes from
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, Spartanburg wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% 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.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Spartanburg is at 96.3 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 91.1: $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 Spartanburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Spartanburg
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Spartanburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−11%); 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 | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
Who does the work: Spartanburg trade wages
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 Spartanburg the blend is 0.87.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Spartanburg 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.88 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $29.04 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 18.2 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Spartanburg has 165,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 143rd 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% | $20.49 | $23.97 | $26.23 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.32 | $24.88 | $29.04 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Is Spartanburg 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. Columbia is the cheapest at $4,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | |
| Greenville, SC35 miles | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Charlotte, NC65 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Hickory, NC70 miles | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,100 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | level |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Spartanburg ranks #197 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Spartanburg is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spartanburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,550 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −10% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $1,750 – $6,200 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | +24% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | +8% |
Spartanburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Spartanburg. 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 $3,600
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,150 to $5,000
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 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,600 | $3,150 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,300 – $8,700 | $7,600 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,300 |
Why two Spartanburg quotes can differ
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.
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Laminate flooring in Spartanburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Spartanburg?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $6,400 in the Spartanburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,150 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg or Greenville?
Greenville is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,050, which is 1% less than Spartanburg ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg?
$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 Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spartanburg expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Spartanburg is 0% above 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 Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,800 to $3,600 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 Spartanburg
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.