Hardwood flooring cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,950 – $11,300
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $4,950 to $11,300 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $9.90 to $22.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$6,850 to $9,400
About $13.50 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,950 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,250 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,050 | $4,100 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 | $11,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Fayetteville 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, Fayetteville wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 96.6 (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 (92.0) 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 Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$4,950 to $7,500
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,850 to $9,400
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,750 to $11,300
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,400 | $8,750 – $11,300 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,900 – $18,000 | $16,400 – $22,600 | $21,000 – $27,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −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 Fayetteville is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.50 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 21.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner 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 Fayetteville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $24.86 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.47 and $29.98 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $430. At the 25th percentile ($20.50) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 5.3% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,430 jobs in the Fayetteville area. That makes it the 166th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $20.50 | $22.50 | $27.31 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $21.47 | $24.86 | $29.98 | $27.15 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $8,350 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #237 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,750 – $13,000 | $9,400 | +15% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −2% |
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Hardwood flooring in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Fayetteville?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $9,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Fayetteville?
About $9.90 to $22.50 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 Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,300, which is 2% more than Fayetteville ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $8,150. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$4,950 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.50 to $27.31.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Fayetteville?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,500 and premium work $8,750 to $11,300. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Fayetteville
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.