Hardwood flooring cost in Medford, OR
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
- #60
- 1 = most expensive
A hardwood floor in Medford, OR 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. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Medford, OR, standard level
$7,750 to $10,600
About $15.50 to $21 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,450 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,750 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $5,550 | $7,900 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,600 | $9,150 | $12,700 | 100% |
Where the Medford price comes from
Labor is 40% 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 Medford the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Medford is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,550 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.4: $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 Medford. The wage table below marks each row.
How Medford compares
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Chico is the priciest of the group at $9,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $5,600 – $12,700 | $9,150 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,350 | +2% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,850 | +8% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $5,650 – $12,900 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,850 | +8% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,400 | +2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Medford ranks #60 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Medford is 2% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $6,050 – $13,700 | $9,900 | +8% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $5,650 – $12,900 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,350 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $5,700 – $13,000 | $9,300 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | −12% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −11% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | −9% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $5,900 – $13,200 | $9,600 | +5% |
What nearby projects cost in Medford
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Medford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (+5%) and tile flooring lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,100 | +1% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,300 – $10,100 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,100 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
What local crews earn in Medford
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 Medford the blend is 0.97.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $27.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 102.2 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 Medford metro, so we used the Oregon statewide median: $27.14 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $31.18 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $660 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $350. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Medford has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 220th 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% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $23.11 | $27.14 | $31.18 | $27.15 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Why two Medford 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.
Medford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Medford. 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
$9,900 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 | $9,900 – $12,700 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $13,400 – $20,300 | $18,600 – $25,400 | $23,700 – $30,600 |
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Hardwood flooring in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Medford?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,600 to $12,700 in the Medford 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 Medford?
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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $9,350, which is 2% more than Medford ($9,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $9,150. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Medford?
$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 Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 2% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Medford?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,600 to $8,450 and premium work $9,900 to $12,700. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Medford
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.