Hardwood Floor Installation Cost
Hardwood Floor Installation costs most homeowners between$13 and $17 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full hardwood floor installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$13 β $17
Typical average: $15
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$2,638 β $3,344
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring Cost | $0.57β$0.75 | 4% |
| Hardwood Floor Installation Labor, Basic | $5.53β$6.73 | 40% |
| Hardwood Floor Installation Job Supplies | $0.04β$0.05 | 0% |
| Hardwood Floor Installation Equipment Allowance | $2.22β$3.33 | 20% |
| Option: Remove Flooring | $0.13β$0.49 | 3% |
| Hardwood Flooring Debris Disposal | $4.70β$5.37 | 32% |
Hardwood Floor Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16β$21 | +23% |
| San Jose, CA | $16β$20 | +18% |
| San Francisco, CA | $16β$20 | +18% |
| Seattle, WA | $15β$19 | +16% |
| Chicago, IL | $15β$19 | +13% |
| Boston, MA | $15β$19 | +13% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15β$18 | +10% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $14β$18 | +8% |
| San Diego, CA | $14β$18 | +8% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $14β$18 | +8% |
| Columbus, OH | $13β$16 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $13β$16 | -3% |
| Denver, CO | $13β$16 | -3% |
| Atlanta, GA | $13β$16 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $12β$16 | -6% |
| Dallas, TX | $12β$16 | -6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $12β$16 | -7% |
| Miami, FL | $12β$16 | -7% |
| San Antonio, TX | $12β$16 | -7% |
| Austin, TX | $12β$15 | -8% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does hardwood floor installation cost?
Nationally, hardwood floor installation typically costs $13β$17 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in hardwood floor installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into hardwood flooring cost, hardwood floor installation labor, basic, hardwood floor installation job supplies, hardwood floor installation equipment allowance, option: remove flooring, hardwood flooring debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does hardwood floor installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($16β$21) and lowest in Austin, TX ($12β$15), driven by local labor and disposal rates.