Laminate flooring cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,900 – $6,700
- Per sq ft
- $3.85 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #116
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install laminate flooring in Sioux Falls, plan on $1,900 to $6,700 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.85 to $13.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $28.60 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 5% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$3,350 to $5,250
About $6.70 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,250 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,650 | $2,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,650 | $3,850 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,900 | $4,300 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls price comes from
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 $28.60 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sioux Falls is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $1,650, compared with $1,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Sioux Falls quotes can differ
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).
Trim
Baseboards run $6-$9 per linear foot and are a common add-on.
Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls is 0.96 times the national level.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.60 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $33.72 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.75 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 91.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($33.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($22.24) it shrinks by about $390. The total moves by 7.2% or 9.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% 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% | $22.24 | $28.60 | $33.72 | $27.15 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Sioux Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs −6% and bathroom remodel −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
Sioux Falls against nearby metros and the rest of South Dakota
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Des Moines is the priciest of the group at $4,600. Sioux City is the cheapest at $4,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $1,900 – $6,700 | $4,300 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,200 | −3% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −1% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +5% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | −2% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $2,100 – $7,100 | $4,600 | +7% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,250 | −1% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #116 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, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | −13% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $2,750 – $9,100 | $5,900 | +37% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −2% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +5% |
Sioux Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls 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
$1,900 to $3,850
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,350 to $5,250
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,800 to $6,700
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $770 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,900 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,600 – $9,200 | $8,050 – $12,600 | $11,500 – $16,100 |
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Laminate flooring in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Sioux Falls?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,900 to $6,700 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,350 to $5,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Sioux Falls?
About $3.85 to $13.50 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,200, which is 3% less than Sioux Falls ($4,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,300. Materials are 39% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$1,900 to $6,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($4,250 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $28.60 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.24 to $33.72.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,900 to $3,850 and premium work $4,800 to $6,700. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Sioux Falls
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.