Laminate flooring cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $1,750 – $6,350
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Provo area: $1,750 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 $23.03 an hour in the Provo area, 15% below the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Provo, UT, standard level
$3,150 to $4,950
About $6.30 to $9.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% 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 Provo, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,700 | $2,900 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,350 | $3,450 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,050 | $6,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Provo number
Labor is 58% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Provo the blended ratio comes out at 0.86. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Utah statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Provo is at 96.4 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 98.2: $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 Provo. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Provo quotes can differ
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).
Who does the work: Provo 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 Provo 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 Provo metro, so we used the Utah statewide median: $23.03 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.06 and $40.70 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.59 an hour, 12% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $29.39 an hour. About 3,080 work in the metro. That is 101.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 26.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Provo-Orem-Lehi has 304,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 84th 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% | $21.06 | $23.03 | $40.70 | $27.15 | 0.85 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.92 | $25.59 | $29.39 | $29.12 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Provo
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Provo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−3%) and hardwood flooring lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
Provo against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 500 sq ft range from $3,950 to $4,150 across Provo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $1,750 – $6,350 | $4,050 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −2% |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,050 | level |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Provo ranks #207 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Provo is 0% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,800 – $6,450 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,700 – $6,150 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,750 – $6,250 | $4,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | +5% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $2,100 – $7,250 | $4,650 | +15% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,550 – $5,750 | $3,650 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: laminate flooring pricing in Provo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Provo. 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 $3,600
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) | $1,750 – $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 |
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Laminate flooring in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Provo?
For 500 sq ft, expect $1,750 to $6,350 in the Provo 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 Provo?
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 Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,150, which is 2% more than Provo ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $4,050. Materials are 42% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Provo?
$1,750 to $6,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Provo?
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 Provo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 0% above the Utah statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Provo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.03 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.06 to $40.70.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Provo?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,750 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 Provo
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.