Hardwood flooring cost in Spartanburg, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,050 – $11,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Spartanburg, plan on $5,050 to $11,500 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.88 an hour in the Spartanburg area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC, standard level
$7,000 to $9,600
About $14 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,250 | 61% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,250 | $4,300 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,300 | $11,500 | 100% |
Why Spartanburg prices look the way they do
Labor is 39% 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 Spartanburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Spartanburg 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 (91.1) 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 Spartanburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Spartanburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Spartanburg 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
$5,050 to $7,650
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,000 to $9,600
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,950 to $11,500
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,600 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,650 | $7,000 – $9,600 | $8,950 – $11,500 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,100 – $18,300 | $16,800 – $23,000 | $21,500 – $27,700 |
Why two Spartanburg quotes can differ
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.
Solid versus engineered
Solid hardwood is $11-$25 per sq ft installed and engineered hardwood is $9-$20 (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Spartanburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Spartanburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
Spartanburg labor market for hardwood floor
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 Spartanburg is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $24.88 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $29.04 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 18.2 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 Spartanburg 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 ($29.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($22.32) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 4.5% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,150 jobs in the Spartanburg area. That makes it the 143rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $22.32 | $24.88 | $29.04 | $29.12 | 0.85 | 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% | 0.86 | |||||
Spartanburg against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Spartanburg. Columbia is the lowest at about $8,150 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | |
| Greenville, SC35 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Charlotte, NC65 miles | $5,100 – $11,700 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | level |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Hickory, NC70 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,200 | −1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Spartanburg comes in at #191 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Spartanburg is 1% above 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 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | −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 Spartanburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spartanburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,750 – $11,000 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | level |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $5,900 – $13,200 | $9,550 | +15% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,550 | +3% |
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Hardwood flooring in Spartanburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Spartanburg?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,050 to $11,500 in the Spartanburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Spartanburg?
About $10 to $23 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 Spartanburg or Greenville?
Greenville is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,200, which is 1% less than Spartanburg ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spartanburg?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $8,300. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Spartanburg?
$5,050 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spartanburg expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Spartanburg is 1% above 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 Spartanburg?
The BLS median is $24.88 an hour in the Spartanburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $29.04.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Spartanburg?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $7,650 and premium work $8,950 to $11,500. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Spartanburg
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.