Hardwood flooring cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,150 – $11,700
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
Idaho Falls homeowners pay roughly $5,150 to $11,700 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $10.50 to $23.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Idaho Falls is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$7,100 to $9,750
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 | $2,950 | $3,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,400 | $4,500 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,150 | $8,450 | $11,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Idaho Falls 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, Idaho Falls wages are 0.90 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 Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Idaho Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, laminate flooring runs −5% and tile flooring −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,900 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Idaho Falls is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 91.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than 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 Idaho Falls metro, so we used the national median: $27.15 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $35.50 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $540. At the 25th percentile ($21.83) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 6.5% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $21.95 | $27.15 | $35.50 | $27.15 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Idaho Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$5,150 to $7,800
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,100 to $9,750
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,100 to $11,700
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,700 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,150 – $7,800 | $7,100 – $9,750 | $9,100 – $11,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,300 – $18,700 | $17,100 – $23,400 | $21,800 – $28,100 |
Why two Idaho Falls quotes can differ
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.
How Idaho Falls compares
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 $8,150 to $8,600 across Idaho Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +2% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | level |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #161 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $5,250 – $12,000 | $8,600 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −3% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | −5% |
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Hardwood flooring in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Idaho Falls?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,150 to $11,700 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $9,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,150, which is 3% less than Idaho Falls ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $8,450. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$5,150 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($8,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.83 to $31.11.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,150 to $7,800 and premium work $9,100 to $11,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Idaho Falls
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.