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Memphis, TN-MS-AR · 1.3 million people

Flooring installation cost in Memphis, TN

Most homeowners pay $3,200 – $5,300 (mid-range, typical $4,100, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and 1% above the Tennessee average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,200 – $5,300Memphis, TN-MS-AR · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,100
Labour $2,186Materials $1,906Work hours: 52.6

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Price levels in Memphis, TN

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,850
$2,250 – $3,750
$1,697$1,173
Mid-range$4,100
$3,200 – $5,300
$2,186$1,906
Premium$4,750
$3,700 – $6,150
$2,420$2,313

Why prices in Memphis, TN are different

Labor is about 53% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 53 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Memphis, TN area cost about 9% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 1% above the Tennessee average.

Memphis, TN ranks 71 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does flooring installation cost in Memphis, TN?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,200 – $5,300. Basic is about $2,850 and premium about $4,750.

Is flooring installation more expensive in Memphis, TN than elsewhere in Tennessee?

Memphis, TN: 1% above the Tennessee average of $4,050. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 53 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Memphis, TN area cost about 9% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 1% above the Tennessee average.

How does Memphis, TN compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Memphis, TN ranks 71 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,300.

How much of the price is labor in Memphis, TN?

About 53% at the mid-range level, around 53 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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