Laminate flooring cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $7,000
- Per sq ft
- $4.05 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #83
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install laminate flooring in Green Bay, plan on $2,050 to $7,000 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.05 to $14 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $29.07 an hour in the Green Bay area, 7% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$3,500 to $5,500
About $7.05 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,500 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,850 | $4,150 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,500 | $7,000 | 100% |
Where the Green Bay 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 $29.07 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Green Bay is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Green Bay 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 (93.1) and land at $0 to $0.
How Green Bay compares
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 $3,900 to $4,700 across Green Bay and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $2,050 – $7,000 | $4,500 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −4% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $2,150 – $7,300 | $4,700 | +5% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,350 | −4% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $1,700 – $6,100 | $3,900 | −14% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −4% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Green Bay comes in at #83 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, Green Bay is 4% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,950 – $6,750 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −6% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,950 – $6,700 | $4,300 | −4% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $2,150 – $7,300 | $4,700 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −5% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Green Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | level |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $1,950 – $6,850 | $4,400 | −2% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $2,750 – $9,100 | $5,900 | +31% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: laminate flooring pricing in Green Bay
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Green Bay 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
$2,050 to $4,000
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,500 to $5,500
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$5,000 to $7,000
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,850 – $9,600 | $8,450 – $13,200 | $12,000 – $16,700 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Green Bay bid
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.
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating adds $7-$17 per sq ft and has to go in before the floor does.
Green Bay 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 Green Bay is 1.04 times the national level.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.07 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $39.61 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 5.7 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 $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $36.01 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 49.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about 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 ($39.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $640. At the 25th percentile ($22.26) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 14.2% or 9.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 174,550 jobs in the Green Bay area. That makes it the 133rd 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% | $22.26 | $29.07 | $39.61 | $27.15 | 1.07 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Green Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Green Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +5% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
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Laminate flooring in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Green Bay?
For 500 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $7,000 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Green Bay?
About $4.05 to $14 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,300, which is 4% less than Green Bay ($4,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $4,500. Materials are 36% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Green Bay?
$2,050 to $7,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 4% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($4,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Green Bay?
The BLS median is $29.07 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.26 to $39.61.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Green Bay?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,000 and premium work $5,000 to $7,000. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Green Bay
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.