Laminate flooring cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,650 – $5,900
- Per sq ft
- $3.25 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #266
- 1 = most expensive
Killeen homeowners pay roughly $1,650 to $5,900 to install laminate flooring at 500 sq ft, or $3.25 to $12 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Killeen is 16% lower. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $20.71 an hour in the Killeen area, 24% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Killeen, TX, standard level
$2,900 to $4,600
About $5.80 to $9.25 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,650 | $3,750 | $5,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Killeen number
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 $20.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Killeen is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Killeen metro is 93.8 (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 (91.1) 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 Killeen. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Killeen
Because every project leans on different trades, Killeen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and hardwood flooring −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
Is Killeen cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $3,950. San Antonio is the cheapest at $3,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $1,650 – $5,900 | $3,750 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $1,600 – $5,900 | $3,750 | level |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $1,700 – $6,250 | $3,950 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $1,550 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,650 – $6,050 | $3,850 | +3% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +20% |
Across 300 US metros, Killeen comes in at #266 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, Killeen is 3% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,700 – $6,250 | $3,950 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,650 – $5,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,550 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,600 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,550 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Killeen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $1,850 – $6,600 | $4,200 | +12% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $1,850 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +10% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Killeen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Killeen 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
$1,650 to $3,350
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$2,900 to $4,600
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,200 to $5,900
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $650 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,350 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,350 | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $3,900 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Killeen bid
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).
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Killeen is 0.77 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 Killeen metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $20.71 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.22 and $22.87 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 17.9 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 ($22.87 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($18.22) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 3.5% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 150,580 jobs in the Killeen-Temple area. That makes it the 155th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% 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% | $18.22 | $20.71 | $22.87 | $27.15 | 0.76 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
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Laminate flooring in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Killeen?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,650 to $5,900 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,900 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Killeen?
About $3.25 to $12 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 Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $3,900, which is 4% more than Killeen ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $3,750. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Killeen?
$1,650 to $5,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Killeen?
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 Killeen area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 3% below the Texas statewide estimate ($3,850 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Killeen?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.71 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.22 to $22.87.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Killeen?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,350 and premium work $4,200 to $5,900. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Killeen
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.