Hardwood flooring cost in Oregon
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $5,700 – $13,000
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,000
- Metros covered
- 5
Oregon prices for hardwood floor: $5,700 to $13,000 for 500 sq ft, or $11.50 to $26 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 4% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $30.23 an hour.
Inside Oregon, the metros we cover range from $9,150 (Medford) to $9,900 (Portland) 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 Oregon (statewide), standard level
$7,900 to $10,800
About $16 to $21.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,450 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,900 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $5,550 | $7,900 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,850 | $5,150 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,700 | $9,400 | $13,000 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Oregon
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oregon wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$5,700 to $8,650
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,900 to $10,800
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$10,100 to $13,000
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,450 | $3,150 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,200 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,700 – $8,650 | $7,900 – $10,800 | $10,100 – $13,000 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $13,700 – $20,700 | $19,000 – $26,000 | $24,300 – $31,300 |
Oregon metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,900 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,350 | level |
| Bend, OR | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,300 | −1% |
| Salem, OR | $5,650 – $12,900 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Medford, OR | $5,600 – $12,700 | $9,150 | −2% |
Wages behind the Oregon 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 1.03 for Oregon.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.26 and $44.89 an hour. BLS counts 15,110 of them working in the state, 76.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.14 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $31.18 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the state, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($44.89 an hour) would add about $1,300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.26) would take off about $540. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,967,130 jobs across Oregon (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $24.26 | $30.23 | $44.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $23.11 | $27.14 | $31.18 | $27.15 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Oregon
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.
Other Oregon jobs that often go with hardwood floor
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oregon wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+15%) and laminate flooring lowest (+3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,200 | +3% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,500 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | +15% |
Oregon versus the states around it
Oregon ranks 10 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. Oregon sits at $9,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 170 miles away | $6,050 – $13,600 | $9,850 | +5% |
| Idaho | 350 miles away | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | −10% |
| Montana | 550 miles away | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | −11% |
| Utah | 600 miles away | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | −12% |
| Nevada | 660 miles away | $5,450 – $12,400 | $8,900 | −5% |
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Hardwood flooring in Oregon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Oregon?
$5,700 to $13,000 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oregon can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oregon is cheapest for hardwood floor?
Medford at about $9,150 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Portland at $9,900.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Oregon than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $9,400 against $9,000 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oregon?
About 41% ($3,850). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Oregon?
The BLS statewide median is $30.23 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.26 to $44.89.
+Where does Oregon rank for hardwood floor costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,400 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Oregon?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,700 to $8,650 and premium work $10,100 to $13,000. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring by city in Oregon
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.