Hardwood flooring cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,250 – $12,000
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Bangor, plan on $5,250 to $12,000 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 4% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$7,300 to $10,000
About $14.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $6,000 |
| Labor | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,300 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,100 | $7,300 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,650 | $12,000 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
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, Bangor wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $5,100, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) 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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Bangor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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 $7,950
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,300 to $10,000
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,300 to $12,000
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,000 | $3,750 – $4,800 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,250 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $10,000 | $9,300 – $12,000 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,700 – $19,100 | $17,500 – $24,000 | $22,400 – $28,800 |
Why two Bangor 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).
Bangor 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 Bangor is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $27.45 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 59.5 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 Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $25.67 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $27.39 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($23.29) it shrinks by about $380. The total moves by 3.4% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $23.42 | $25.67 | $27.39 | $27.15 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bangor?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs +7% and laminate flooring −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,700 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,500 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
Is Bangor cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,650 to $10,400 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $5,250 – $12,000 | $8,650 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $5,500 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,900 | +3% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $6,450 – $14,400 | $10,400 | +21% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $6,000 – $13,500 | $9,750 | +13% |
| Maine (statewide) | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | +3% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #117 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Bangor is 2% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $5,500 – $12,400 | $8,950 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $5,250 – $12,000 | $8,600 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | −3% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,850 | +14% |
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Hardwood flooring in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Bangor?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,250 to $12,000 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $10,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Bangor?
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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,950, which is 4% more than Bangor ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $8,650. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Bangor?
$5,250 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 2% below the Maine statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Bangor?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,950 and premium work $9,300 to $12,000. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Bangor
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.