Hardwood flooring cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $4,650 – $10,800
- Per sq ft
- $9.35 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,000
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Oklahoma, a hardwood floor costs about $4,650 to $10,800 for 500 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 14% below the US figure of $9,000. Carpenters earn a median $22.55 an hour in Oklahoma (US: $29.12).
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $7,700 (Tulsa) to $7,800 (Oklahoma City) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Oklahoma (statewide), standard level
$6,500 to $8,950
About $13 to $18 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,500 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Oklahoma
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,700 | $10,800 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Oklahoma
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and laminate flooring lowest (−20%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,650 | −20% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,700 | −11% |
Oklahoma against its neighbors
Oklahoma ranks 51 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. Oklahoma sits at $7,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +8% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | +1% |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $5,350 – $12,200 | $8,800 | +14% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | +5% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +7% |
Hardwood flooring cost by metro in Oklahoma
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | +1% |
| Tulsa, OK | $4,650 – $10,800 | $7,700 | level |
Wages behind the Oklahoma 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 0.74 for Oklahoma.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.55 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $25.72 an hour. BLS counts 3,820 of them working in the state, 22.4 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 $18.29 an hour, which is 33% below the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $16.91 and $25.30 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the state, 0.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($25.72 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.37) would take off about $290. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $19.37 | $22.55 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.77 | state |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $16.91 | $18.29 | $25.30 | $27.15 | 0.67 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Oklahoma
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Oklahoma
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,650 to $7,100
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,500 to $8,950
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,300 to $10,800
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,550 | $3,350 – $4,300 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,650 – $7,100 | $6,500 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,800 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,200 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,400 | $20,000 – $25,800 |
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Hardwood flooring in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Oklahoma?
$4,650 to $10,800 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for hardwood floor?
Tulsa at about $7,700 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Oklahoma City at $7,800.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Oklahoma than the US average?
It is 14% cheaper: $7,700 against $9,000 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oklahoma?
About 36% ($2,800). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.74x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $22.55 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $25.72.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for hardwood floor costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,700 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Oklahoma?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $7,100 and premium work $8,300 to $10,800. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring by city in Oklahoma
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.