Hardwood flooring cost in Greenville, 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
- $9.85 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a hardwood floor in the Greenville area: $4,950 to $11,300 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.47 an hour in the Greenville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Greenville, 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 Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,250 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,050 | $4,050 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Greenville price comes from
Labor is 38% 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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.4: $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 Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
Who does the work: Greenville trade wages
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 Greenville the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.47 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.01 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 22.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 Greenville 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $410 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville has 80,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 236th 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% | $18.46 | $22.47 | $27.01 | $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% | 0.81 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$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) | $1,950 – $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) | $11,800 – $18,000 | $16,400 – $22,600 | $21,000 – $27,200 |
Why two Greenville quotes can differ
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.
How Greenville compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Greenville. Fayetteville comes closest at about $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #238 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| 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% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +5% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +5% |
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Hardwood flooring in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Greenville?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Greenville 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 Greenville?
About $9.85 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 Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,300, which is 2% more than Greenville ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
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 Greenville?
$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 Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $22.47 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.46 to $27.01.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Greenville?
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 Greenville
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.