Flooring Installation Costs in 2026
Average cost: $3 – $22/sq ft — based on BLS hourly wage data for Floor Layers (47-2042).
National Average $8/sq ft installed
Low End $3/sq ft
High End $22/sq ft
BLS Median Wage $23.51/hr
Flooring costs vary primarily by material type. LVP/vinyl runs $3-$7/sq ft installed, hardwood $8-$15/sq ft, and natural stone $12-$22/sq ft. Labor accounts for 30-50% of total installed cost.
Flooring Installation Costs by State
Select your state to see city-level pricing data:
New York $2,290 California $2,320 Illinois $2,190 Texas $2,140 Florida $2,150 Pennsylvania $2,170 Georgia $2,130 Massachusetts $2,280 Arizona $2,130 Michigan $2,130 Washington $2,260 Minnesota $2,180 Colorado $2,220 Missouri $2,090 Maryland $2,240 North Carolina $2,110 Oregon $2,210 Nevada $2,190 Ohio $2,110 Indiana $2,080 Tennessee $2,100
Top Flooring Installation Brands
Home Depot
Lowe's
