Laminate flooring cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,800 – $6,350
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Memphis area: $1,800 to $6,350 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 10% lower than the US figure. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $23.99 an hour in the Memphis area, 12% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$3,150 to $4,950
About $6.30 to $9.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,150 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,400 | $3,450 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,800 | $4,050 | $6,350 | 100% |
Why Memphis prices look the way they do
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 $23.99 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total. 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. Memphis 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 92.2: $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 Memphis. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Memphis bid
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.
Memphis against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $3,650 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $1,550 – $5,700 | $3,650 | −11% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −9% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | −8% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | level |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% 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 | +6% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,800 – $6,350 | $4,050 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,900 – $6,650 | $4,250 | +5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,550 – $5,700 | $3,650 | −11% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,850 – $6,500 | $4,150 | +3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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 $4,950
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,500 to $6,350
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 – $2,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,600 | $3,150 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,350 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,250 – $8,650 | $7,550 – $11,900 | $10,800 – $15,200 |
Who does the work: Memphis 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 Memphis the blend is 0.86.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Memphis 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 $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 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 6.6% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Memphis
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
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Laminate flooring in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Memphis?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,800 to $6,350 in the Memphis 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $3,650, which is 11% less than Memphis ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $4,050. Materials are 41% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Memphis?
$1,800 to $6,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,800 to $3,600 and premium work $4,500 to $6,350. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Memphis
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.