Laminate flooring cost in Kingsport, TN
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
- $3.50 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
A laminate floor in Kingsport, TN usually costs $1,750 to $6,300 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $3.50 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $480 less. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $23.99 an hour in the Kingsport area, 12% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$3,100 to $4,950
About $6.25 to $9.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,350 | $3,400 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,000 | $6,300 | 100% |
Why Kingsport prices look the way they do
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, Kingsport 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 Tennessee statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kingsport is at 96.2 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 86.4: $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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport bid
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.
What local crews earn in Kingsport
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 Kingsport the blend is 0.85.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kingsport metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.58 and $28.21 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.24 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kingsport-Bristol has 119,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 183rd 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% | $19.58 | $23.99 | $28.21 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: laminate flooring pricing in Kingsport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kingsport. 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
$1,750 to $3,550
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,100 to $4,950
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,450 to $6,300
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $700 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,550 | $3,100 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,200 – $8,550 | $7,450 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $15,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Kingsport
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kingsport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| 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 | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
Is Kingsport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Kingsport. Johnson City is the lowest at about $4,000 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | level |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | level |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | +1% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kingsport ranks #222 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,900 – $6,750 | $4,350 | +8% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $1,900 – $6,750 | $4,350 | +8% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $2,000 – $7,050 | $4,550 | +13% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $2,050 – $7,150 | $4,600 | +15% |
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Laminate flooring in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Kingsport?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,750 to $6,300 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,100 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 Kingsport?
About $3.50 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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 0% less than Kingsport ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $4,000. Materials are 42% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Kingsport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.99 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.58 to $28.21.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Kingsport?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $3,550 and premium work $4,450 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 Kingsport
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.