Hardwood flooring cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,250 – $11,900
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Terre Haute, plan on $5,250 to $11,900 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $24 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$7,250 to $9,900
About $14.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $4,950 | $7,050 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,600 | $11,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Terre Haute number
Labor is 42% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (70%), floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Terre Haute the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Terre Haute metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $4,950, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.8) 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 Terre Haute. The wage table below marks each row.
Terre Haute against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Champaign is the priciest of the group at $9,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,600 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $5,500 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $5,650 – $12,700 | $9,200 | +7% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $5,300 – $12,100 | $8,700 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $5,350 – $12,200 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,750 | +2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Terre Haute comes in at #128 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Terre Haute is 2% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $5,500 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $5,350 – $12,200 | $8,750 | +2% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,650 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $5,400 – $12,200 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $5,300 – $12,100 | $8,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Terre Haute's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −9% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −7% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $6,100 – $13,800 | $9,950 | +16% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $5,600 – $12,700 | $9,200 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Terre Haute
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Terre Haute 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
$5,250 to $7,900
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,250 to $9,900
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,250 to $11,900
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) | $5,250 – $7,900 | $7,250 – $9,900 | $9,250 – $11,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,600 – $19,000 | $17,400 – $23,800 | $22,200 – $28,600 |
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Terre Haute
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.
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $29.12 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.77 and $35.55 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 43.0 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 Terre Haute metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $24.39 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.34 and $29.53 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $580. At the 25th percentile ($23.77) it shrinks by about $480. The total moves by 6.7% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,120 jobs in the Terre Haute area. That makes it the 277th 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% | $23.77 | $29.12 | $35.55 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.34 | $24.39 | $29.53 | $27.15 | 0.90 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Terre Haute?
Because every project leans on different trades, Terre Haute's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +1% and tile flooring −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,250 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
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Hardwood flooring in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Terre Haute?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,250 to $11,900 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Terre Haute?
About $10.50 to $24 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 Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,600, which is 0% more than Terre Haute ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,600. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Terre Haute?
$5,250 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Terre Haute?
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 Terre Haute area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute is 2% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($8,750 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Terre Haute?
The BLS median is $29.12 an hour in the Terre Haute area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.77 to $35.55.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Terre Haute?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,900 and premium work $9,250 to $11,900. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Terre Haute
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.