Hardwood flooring cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,200 – $11,800
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
A hardwood floor in Augusta, GA usually costs $5,200 to $11,800 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $23.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $470 less. Carpenters earn a median of $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, 3% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Augusta, GA, standard level
$7,200 to $9,850
About $14.50 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $3,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,450 | $4,650 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,550 | $11,800 | 100% |
Where the Augusta 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, Augusta wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Augusta is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.9: $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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
Augusta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Augusta. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$5,200 to $7,850
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,200 to $9,850
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,200 to $11,800
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,750 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,200 – $7,850 | $7,200 – $9,850 | $9,200 – $11,800 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,500 – $18,900 | $17,300 – $23,700 | $22,100 – $28,400 |
Why two Augusta quotes can differ
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
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.
Related projects, priced for Augusta
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Augusta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−4%) and laminate flooring lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
Augusta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 500 sq ft range from $7,900 to $8,550 across Augusta and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,550 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $4,800 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −4% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −3% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Augusta ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Augusta is 3% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,800 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,800 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −7% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $8,000 | −6% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,800 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,700 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $5,700 – $12,900 | $9,300 | +9% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Augusta
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Augusta the blend is 0.93.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.50 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.77 and $28.58 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $510. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Augusta-Richmond County has 231,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 106th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.77 | $22.13 | $28.58 | $27.15 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
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Hardwood flooring in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Augusta?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,200 to $11,800 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Augusta?
About $10.50 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 Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,150, which is 5% less than Augusta ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,550. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Augusta?
$5,200 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Augusta?
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 Augusta area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 3% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Augusta?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.66 to $32.50.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Augusta?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,200 to $7,850 and premium work $9,200 to $11,800. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Augusta
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.