Hardwood flooring cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $5,550 – $12,600
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,000
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Maryland, a hardwood floor costs about $5,550 to $12,600 for 500 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $9,000. Carpenters earn a median $30.27 an hour in Maryland (US: $29.12).
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $8,450 (Hagerstown) to $9,050 (Baltimore) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Maryland (statewide), standard level
$7,650 to $10,500
About $15.50 to $21 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $6,300 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,650 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,700 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,700 | $4,900 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,550 | $9,050 | $12,600 | 100% |
How Maryland compares with nearby states
Maryland ranks 12 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for hardwood floor, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,700, both for 500 sq ft at the midpoint. Maryland sits at $9,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $5,750 – $13,100 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $5,350 – $12,100 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −1% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $5,850 – $13,300 | $9,600 | +6% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $5,300 – $12,100 | $8,700 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Maryland
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Maryland wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$5,550 to $8,350
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,650 to $10,500
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,750 to $12,600
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,200 | $3,900 – $5,050 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,550 – $8,350 | $7,650 – $10,500 | $9,750 – $12,600 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $13,300 – $20,100 | $18,400 – $25,100 | $23,500 – $30,200 |
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Maryland
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.
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.
Maryland metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (500 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $5,500 – $12,600 | $9,050 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,900 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $5,150 – $11,800 | $8,450 | −7% |
Wages behind the Maryland number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.98 for Maryland.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $30.27 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.11 and $36.93 an hour. BLS counts 9,770 of them working in the state, 35.4 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 $23.02 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.73 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the state, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.93 an hour) would add about $600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.11) would take off about $470. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $25.11 | $30.27 | $36.93 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.56 | $23.02 | $26.73 | $27.15 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Maryland
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Maryland wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (+3%) and tile flooring lowest (−5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,750 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,700 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,000 – $32,300 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,300 | level |
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Hardwood flooring in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Maryland?
$5,550 to $12,600 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for hardwood floor?
Hagerstown at about $8,450 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Baltimore at $9,050.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $9,050 against $9,000 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 41% ($3,700). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $30.27 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.11 to $36.93.
+Where does Maryland rank for hardwood floor costs?
12th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,050 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Maryland?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,550 to $8,350 and premium work $9,750 to $12,600. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring by city in Maryland
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.