Hardwood flooring cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,100 – $11,700
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Jacksonville, plan on $5,100 to $11,700 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $23.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.30 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$7,050 to $9,700
About $14 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,350 | $4,450 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,100 | $8,400 | $11,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Jacksonville number
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, Jacksonville wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jacksonville 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 (99.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Jacksonville. Savannah is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | level |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $4,800 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Florida (statewide) | $5,150 – $11,800 | $8,450 | +1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Jacksonville comes in at #171 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,350 – $12,300 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,400 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jacksonville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Jacksonville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jacksonville 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
$5,100 to $7,700
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,050 to $9,700
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,050 to $11,700
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,650 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,100 – $7,700 | $7,050 – $9,700 | $9,050 – $11,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,200 – $18,500 | $17,000 – $23,200 | $21,700 – $28,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Because every project leans on different trades, Jacksonville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −5% and tile flooring −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $24.30 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the area, 32.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $38.93 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 2.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $430. At the 25th percentile ($21.87) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 5.1% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 765,930 jobs in the Jacksonville area. That makes it the 39th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $22.46 | $27.38 | $38.93 | $27.15 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Why two Jacksonville quotes can differ
Layout
Room shape, stairs and installation method change the labor side.
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).
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Hardwood flooring in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Jacksonville?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,100 to $11,700 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Jacksonville?
About $10 to $23.50 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 Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,200, which is 2% less than Jacksonville ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $8,400. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$5,100 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($8,450 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $24.30 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $29.08.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Jacksonville?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,100 to $7,700 and premium work $9,050 to $11,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Jacksonville
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.