Hardwood flooring cost in Jackson, TN
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
- #240
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install hardwood flooring in Jackson, plan on $4,950 to $11,300 for 500 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.85 to $22.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Jackson, TN, 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 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,050 | $4,100 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $8,100 | $11,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (85.5) 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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Jackson. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $7,650 (midpoint, 500 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,100 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $4,600 – $10,600 | $7,650 | −6% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +6% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $4,900 – $11,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #240 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Jackson is 2% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $5,000 – $11,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,950 – $11,300 | $8,150 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,950 – $11,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,200 – $11,900 | $8,550 | +5% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,550 | +5% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,750 – $11,000 | $7,850 | −3% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Jackson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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 – $4,550 |
| 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 – $27,200 |
Jackson 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 Jackson is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.05 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.1 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 Jackson 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 4.1% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,530 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 227th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | 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% | 0.82 | |||||
Hardwood flooring: what moves the price in Jackson
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).
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Hardwood flooring in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Jackson?
For 500 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $11,300 in the Jackson 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 Jackson?
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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,250, which is 1% more than Jackson ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
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 Jackson?
$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 Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 2% 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 Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Jackson?
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 Jackson
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.