Hardwood flooring cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,600 – $12,700
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
A hardwood floor in Syracuse, NY usually costs $5,600 to $12,700 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $11 to $25.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$7,750 to $10,600
About $15.50 to $21 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $6,150 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,750 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,000 | $5,250 | $7,500 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 | $5,250 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,600 | $9,150 | $12,700 | 100% |
Where the Syracuse price comes from
Labor is 43% 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 Syracuse the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Syracuse is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,250 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.7: $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 Syracuse. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Syracuse 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 $9,000 to $9,150 across Syracuse and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $5,600 – $12,700 | $9,150 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $5,550 – $12,500 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $5,600 – $12,700 | $9,150 | level |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −2% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $5,550 – $12,600 | $9,100 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $6,100 – $13,900 | $10,000 | +9% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Syracuse ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Syracuse is 8% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $6,250 – $14,200 | $10,200 | +12% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,950 | −2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,950 – $13,600 | $9,750 | +7% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $5,550 – $12,500 | $9,050 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,600 | −17% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | −9% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $5,550 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −2% |
What nearby projects cost in Syracuse
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Syracuse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+4%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,200 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Syracuse bid
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.
Syracuse: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Syracuse. 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
$5,600 to $8,450
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,750 to $10,600
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,850 to $12,700
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,100 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,600 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 | $9,850 – $12,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $13,500 – $20,300 | $18,600 – $25,400 | $23,700 – $30,500 |
What local crews earn in Syracuse
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 Syracuse the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $29.93 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $36.26 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 49.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 Syracuse metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.50 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $35.50 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $570 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $520. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 6.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Syracuse has 300,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 85th 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% | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $25.00 | $29.50 | $35.50 | $27.15 | 1.09 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Hardwood flooring in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Syracuse?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,600 to $12,700 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,750 to $10,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Syracuse?
About $11 to $25.50 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 Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $9,050, which is 1% less than Syracuse ($9,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $9,150. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Syracuse?
$5,600 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 8% below the New York statewide estimate ($10,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $36.26.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Syracuse?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,600 to $8,450 and premium work $9,850 to $12,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Syracuse
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.