Hardwood flooring cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,850 – $11,200
- Per sq ft
- $9.75 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #252
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Yuma, plan on $4,850 to $11,200 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.75 to $22.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$6,750 to $9,300
About $13.50 to $18.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,750 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,950 | $3,950 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,850 | $8,000 | $11,200 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 70%, floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 30%. Weighted together, Yuma wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,050, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Yuma cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yuma. Tucson comes closest at about $8,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $4,850 – $11,200 | $8,000 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $6,100 – $13,800 | $9,950 | +24% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +6% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +5% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $6,100 – $13,800 | $9,950 | +24% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | +5% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #252 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 5% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +6% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $8,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +2% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,900 | +11% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $5,700 – $12,800 | $9,250 | +15% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma 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
$4,850 to $7,400
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,750 to $9,300
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,650 to $11,200
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,950 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,450 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,850 – $7,400 | $6,750 – $9,300 | $8,650 – $11,200 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,700 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,300 | $20,800 – $26,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yuma bid
Permit
Flooring rarely needs a permit, so no permit fee is included in this estimate.
Solid versus engineered
Solid hardwood is $11-$25 per sq ft installed and engineered hardwood is $9-$20 (HomeGuide).
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
Yuma labor market for hardwood 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 Yuma is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $21.51 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.57 and $27.40 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.42 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($18.42) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 4.9% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $16.57 | $21.51 | $27.40 | $27.15 | 0.79 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Yuma?
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs −5% and laminate flooring −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
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Hardwood flooring in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Yuma?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,850 to $11,200 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $9,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Yuma?
About $9.75 to $22.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $11 to $25.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $9,950, which is 24% more than Yuma ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $8,000. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$4,850 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Yuma?
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 Yuma area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 5% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($8,450 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Yuma?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.42 to $27.42.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Yuma?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,850 to $7,400 and premium work $8,650 to $11,200. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Yuma
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.