Hardwood flooring cost in Clarksville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $4,950 – $11,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.95 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
A hardwood floor in Clarksville, TN usually costs $4,950 to $11,400 for 500 sq ft. That works out to about $9.95 to $23 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $830 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$6,900 to $9,450
About $14 to $19 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,900 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Clarksville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,100 | $4,150 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,150 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Clarksville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 70%, floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 30%. Weighted together, Clarksville wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Clarksville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.9: $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 Clarksville. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Clarksville
Jobs that often go together with hardwood floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Clarksville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
Is Clarksville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Clarksville. Huntsville is the lowest at about $7,950 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $5,350 – $12,200 | $8,750 | +7% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $4,800 – $11,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Clarksville ranks #225 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,900 – $11,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $5,300 – $12,100 | $8,700 | +6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,850 – $11,100 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,700 – $10,800 | $7,750 | −5% |
What local crews earn in Clarksville
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 Clarksville the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 70% of the weighting: a median of $23.60 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 Clarksville metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.58 and $28.21 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $460 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Clarksville has 103,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 200th 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% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.58 | $23.99 | $28.21 | $27.15 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Clarksville bid
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).
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Clarksville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Clarksville. 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
$4,950 to $7,550
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$6,900 to $9,450
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$8,800 to $11,400
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 | $3,550 – $4,550 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,450 | $8,800 – $11,400 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $11,900 – $18,100 | $16,500 – $22,700 | $21,200 – $27,300 |
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Hardwood flooring in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Clarksville?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,400 in the Clarksville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $9,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Clarksville?
About $9.95 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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,600, which is 5% more than Clarksville ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,100 out of $8,150. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Clarksville?
$4,950 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $28.68.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Clarksville?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,550 and premium work $8,800 to $11,400. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Clarksville
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.