Hardwood flooring cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
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
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Myrtle Beach homeowners pay roughly $4,950 to $11,300 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $9.85 to $22.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Myrtle Beach is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| 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 | $8,100 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach metro is 96.3 (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 (93.6) 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 Myrtle Beach. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Myrtle Beach bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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) | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,500 |
| 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 – $27,100 |
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 Myrtle Beach is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 34.9 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 Myrtle Beach metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $23.97 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.49 and $26.23 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($20.40) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 4.9% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $20.49 | $23.97 | $26.23 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
How Myrtle Beach compares
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Wilmington is the priciest of the group at $8,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #243 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $5,200 – $11,900 | $8,550 | +5% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $6,100 – $13,800 | $9,950 | +22% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,850 | −3% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | +1% |
Planning more than one job in Myrtle Beach?
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,950 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
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Hardwood flooring in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Myrtle Beach?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,200, which is 1% more than Myrtle Beach ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $8,100. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach
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.