Hardwood flooring cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (500 sq ft)
- $5,050 – $11,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,000
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install hardwood flooring in South Dakota? Plan on $5,050 to $11,500 for 500 sq ft. Wages (0.87x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (88.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $8,300 (Rapid City) to $8,350 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$7,000 to $9,550
About $14 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $5,000 | $7,150 | 61% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,250 | $4,350 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,050 | $8,250 | $11,500 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$5,050 to $7,650
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,000 to $9,550
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,900 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 | $3,550 – $4,600 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,650 | $7,000 – $9,550 | $8,900 – $11,500 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,100 – $18,300 | $16,700 – $23,000 | $21,400 – $27,600 |
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in South Dakota
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.
Wages behind the South Dakota 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 0.87 for South Dakota.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 4,560 of them working in the state, 99.7 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 $28.33 an hour, which is 4% above the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $33.28 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the state, 3.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.87 an hour) would add about $520 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.29) would take off about $260. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $22.24 | $28.33 | $33.28 | $27.15 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Hardwood flooring cost by metro in South Dakota
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,250, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,300 | level |
South Dakota against its neighbors
South Dakota ranks 39 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. South Dakota sits at $8,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | level |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +3% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $5,700 – $12,900 | $9,250 | +12% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | +3% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +4% |
If you are planning more than one job in South Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (−5%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
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Hardwood flooring in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in South Dakota?
$5,050 to $11,500 for 500 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for hardwood floor?
Rapid City at about $8,300 (midpoint, 500 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $8,350.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $8,250 against $9,000 for 500 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 39% ($3,250). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $23.14 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $28.87.
+Where does South Dakota rank for hardwood floor costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,250 for 500 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in South Dakota?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $7,650 and premium work $8,900 to $11,500. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring by city in South Dakota
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.